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Easy Rhubarb Jam Recipe

Transform your garden-fresh rhubarb into a delightful homemade jam! This surprisingly easy recipe, unearthed from an old church cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser – even rhubarb skeptics will be impressed. Sweet, tart, and incredibly simple to make, this jam is perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or even using as a pie filling. Get ready to wow your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 2335.7 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easy Rhubarb Jam

  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb (about 1 pound)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
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How to Make Easy Rhubarb Jam

  1. Wash and chop 4 cups of rhubarb into ½-inch pieces.
  2. Combine the chopped rhubarb and 1 cup of water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 3 cups of granulated sugar to the boiling rhubarb mixture. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 package (3 ounces) of powdered fruit pectin.
  6. Stir until the pectin is completely dissolved.
  7. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
  8. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
  9. Wipe the rims of the jars clean, and seal with lids and rings.
  10. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust according to your altitude).
  11. Remove jars from the water bath and let cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

2306g

Fat

0g

Carbs

197g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Jams And Preserves Condiments Etc Fruit Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low In Something Number Of Servings