Rhubarb Jam Recipe

Abby Marlow

Delicious homemade rhubarb jam is perfect for spreading on toast or adding to a peanut butter sandwich.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 8

Total Time 8 40

Course Jam

Cuisine American

Servings 2.2 cups

Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients

6 cups rhubarb chopped
2 cups sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed

Instructions

Place the rhubarb in a large glass bowl. Add sugar and stir to distribute. Cover and let sit for at least 8 hours stirring once or twice to redistribute sugar.
6 cups rhubarb, 2 cups sugar
Place rhubarb and its juice into a nonreactive pot.
Add lemon juice.
Cook over medium high heat until mixture comes to a simmer, about 20 minutes. Stir often.
Reduce heat to low and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Stir often to avoid burning.
Remove jam from heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Transfer jam to a glass canning jar or other storage container. Cover and refrigerate.

Notes

Delicious homemade rhubarb jam is perfect for spreading on toast. Adding to a peanut butter sandwich brings out the sweet and tart flavors beautifully.

Keyword homemade, jam, rhubarb, spreading, Toast