Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam has a beautifully fresh and delicate flavour as these 2 fruits really are a match made in foodie heaven. No pectin is needed. just lemon juice to aid the setting.
I decided to update the photographs of my Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam this week as I found myself with glut of rhubarb and strawberries that needed using up. Plus this jam is just too good not to re-make every summer! So back to the original post from June 2015.Today I’m sharing my Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam. My daughter has nicknamed me ‘The Crazy Jam Lady’ and I have to say that suits me fine as I absolutely adore making jam. In the last 3 years I have gone from complete novice to winning two 1st prizes for my jams at the local village show. So in that time and with all that jam under my belt I have gradually veered towards softer set of jams and this is the softest set jam I have made to date.
I never use jam sugar and only ever use lemon juice to help with low pectin fruits. Anyway I think jam is all about personal preference so if you prefer your Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam a firmer set then do carry on boiling until you get a definite crinkle in the saucer test.
Having made so many jams now that the last one is always my favourite and this Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam is deliciously light and refreshing. The rhubarb and strawberries really complement each other as one is sharp and tangy and the other delicate and sweet.
Now is the perfect time to pick up some bargain rhubarb and strawberries. I found rhubarb in Aldi and I noticed Strawberries were really cheap this week in Morrisons. Or better still, find a pick your own farm and have a day out with the kids! If you’ve never made jam before do take the plunge as it’s so rewarding.
Your family and friends will thank you too because you can’t make jam and not share it!
More Rhubarb and Strawberry Jam Recipes
- Quick One Punnet Strawberry Jam (1st prize winning) – Fab Food 4 All
- Strawberry & Peach Jam – Fab Food 4 All
- Strawberry, Raspberry and Redcurrant Jam – Fab Food 4 All
- Tutti Frutti Jam (Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry & Raspberry) – Fab Food 4 All
- Rhubarb, Lemon & Vanilla Jam – Fab Food 4 All
- Rhubarb & Gin Jam – Fab Food 4 All
- Rhubarb & Ginger Jam (with crystallised ginger) – Fab Food 4 All
- Orange & Rhubarb Jam – Tinned Tomatoes
I do urge you to make my Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam as unless you’ve tried it you won’t know what all the fuss is about! If you make it do leave me a comment or tag @FabFood4All on social media!
In the meantime pin it for later!
Rhubarb & Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
- 950 g rhubarb sliced into 2cm pieces
- 600 g strawberries stalks removed & halved
- granulated sugar to weigh same as prepared fruit mine was 1.42 kg
- 7 tsp 35 ml lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the rhubarb and strawberries into a glass bowl, top with the sugar and lemon juice, cover with cling film and leave over night.
- The next day sterilise 4 x 450ml jars or equivalent (see notes below).
- Place 3 saucers in the freezer for testing.
- Heat the fruit and sugar gently in a preserving pan (or large deep pan) until all the sugar has dissolved (stirring with a wooden spoon).
- Bring to a rolling boil and time for 14 minutes, stirring and squashing the strawberries with the back of the wooden spoon occasionally, then take off the heat.
- Place a few drops of jam on a cold saucer and place in fridge for a minute.
- Remove saucer from fridge and run finger through the jam, if it feels tacky ie not wet and runny then it's ready, if not keep boiling for 2 minutes at a time and testing until ready.
- Remove any scum with a spoon.
- Pot into the warm jars (I use a small fruit ladle) and place lids on immediately.
- Label when cool.
Dan from Platter Talk
Incredible combination of sweetness for any piece of toast! Loving this one.
Camilla
Thanks Dan, was trying it out on my parents today and they gave it the thumbs up too:-)
Tara
I love this combination but have never tried it in jam, I have to change that this year. It looks so good and my rhubarb is coming up strong!!
Camilla
Thanks Tara! I really feel left out with the amount of people who grow their own rhubarb so must put this right next year!
Kate @ Veggie Desserts
Crazy Jam Lady – ha ha! What stunning, super-sharp pictures. Absolutely gorgeous.
Camilla
Aaw, thanks Kate, I do love it when the sun shines on my jam:-)
Elizabeth
Mmm yum! Beautiful colour! This very moment I’m scoffing my own rhubarb and strawberry compote with yogurt. I can taste your blog post, ha! ๐
Camilla
Excellent Elizabeth, love this flavour combination:-)
shobha
Delicious jam.. and nothing like a home made one !
Camilla
Thanks Shobna, yes shop bought is so bland in comparison!
Jacqueline Meldrum
That looks gorgeous Camilla. I love soft set jam and homemade, well that’s even better I haven’t made any jam or chutney for such a long time. I must make more effort this year.
Thanks for linking to me!
Camilla
Thanks Jacqueline, I need to get into chutney making as I’ve only done 1 so far and it’s so much nice than anything you an buy isn’t it:-)
Ursula Hunt
There is nothing as nice as homemade jam on your toast in the morning
Camilla
Exactly Ursula:-)
Heather Haigh
A lovely looking jam. I love the sound of rhubarb with strawberry. I think I need to plant more rhubarb – mine went so fast this year and I really want to try this jam.
Camilla
Thank you Heather, I really wish I had green fingers where produce was concerned!
Sylvia
I love homemade jams! There is nothing better than a freshly baked bread roll or scones in the morning with a dollop of sticky homemade jam ๐ Combination of flavours is perfect for me!
Thank you for linking to my strawberry & vanilla jam! x
Camilla
Thanks Sylvia, yes I feel some bread making is in order this weekend:-)
Jen
A lovely looking jam, you really are the jam queen! I’ve got rhubarb and strawberries in the fridge and was going to make more compote but as I’ve got a few empty jars I might try my hand at jam instead. Great entry for Credit Crunch Munch as well ๐
Camilla
Thanks Jen – yes, good idea and you can always use it as a cake filling too:-)