Strawberry Rhubarb Jam without Pectin

No pectin strawberry rhubarb jam in jars on counter with fresh rhubarb and strawberries on counter.

Strawberry Rhubarb Jam without Pectin

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Set Time: 1

Total Time: 1 1 20

Servings: 36

Make a batch of no pectin strawberry rhubarb jam with just strawberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, and sugar! This fruit-forward spread is sweet, tart, and perfect for summer.

Equipment

5 half-pint containers with lids, , sterilized

Ingredients

5 ½ cups diced (1/2" pieces) rhubarb (about 4 stalks)
2 ½ cups hulled and halved strawberries
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)

Instructions

In large saucepan, stir together 5 1/2 cups rhubarb, 2 1/2 cups strawberries, 2 1/2 cups sugar, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice over medium heat. As soon as it starts to bubble, reduce heat to medium low or low. You will want a few bubbles but not a rolling boil.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour, or until the jam has thickened and a digital thermometer reads 220°F.
Carefully pour hot jam into 5 half-pint sterilized jars (*see note), leaving 1/4-inch room at the top. Place lids on top and secure the ring bands. Let cool, untouched, 24 hours to set. Store in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Note: This recipes makes 4 1/2 pint jars. Prep 5 jars just in case .

Lemon juice: Don't skip out on the lemon juice! The lemon helps set the jam and prevents the growth of bacteria.

Storage: Store the jam in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. If you can the jam, the unopened jam will last at room temperature up to 1 year.

Canning: This jam can be canned and will keep up to 1 year at room temperature. See the post above for full instructions.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TB, Calories: 57kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 54mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 19IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 0.05mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.