Rhubarb Jam
This homemade rhubarb jam is a simple recipe loaded with sweet and sour flavor that's as perfect for breakfast as it is for snack or dessert toppings.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 4 cups ½-inch pieces of rhubarb
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange peel zest
- Optional: Red food coloring
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Continue stirring, preventing it from burning.
- Rhubarb will begin to soften. Gently smash the rhubarb.
- This will take about 12-15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to simmer for another 25 minutes or until jam thickens.
- Depending on the color of your rhubarb, you may want to add a couple drops of red food coloring to make it a bit prettier.
- Transfer jam to a sealable container.
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Notes
Use fresh rhubarb for the best results.
Smash the rhubarb with a fork or potato masher during cooking to help thicken the jam.
Let your jam cool before transferring it to jars or containers for storage.
Store the jam in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks of in the freezer for 3 months.
Serve up rhubarb jam for breakfast on toast, scones, oatmeal, or yogurt. It also makes a great snack with crackers or a tasty topping for ice cream.