Homemade Rhubarb Jam: Sweet and Tangy Spread You’ll Love

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Atsuko
Rhubarb jam - Confiture de rhubarb
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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

Have you ever tried rhubarb jam?  If you enjoy the balance of sweetness and tanginess in a spread, this homemade rhubarb jam is a must-try. Rhubarb, a vibrant red vegetable that looks like celery, is a spring favorite in France and Germany 🌸, often spotted at farmers’ markets and supermarkets. While it’s not commonly found in Japan, it’s worth picking up if you come across it. Once you taste this jam—made with just a few ingredients. you might find yourself making it again and again! ✨

Expense

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Preparation

45 mins

Baking time

Rest time

180 mins

Ingredients

Cooking time: Approximately 45 minutes *excluding time spent in the refrigerator
Ingredients:
  • 500g of Rhubarb
  • 300g of Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Sugar or a little of Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons of Lemon Juice
How to make it:

1/ Prepare the Rhubarb: Peel the rhubarb and cut it into pieces about 2 cm long.
2/ Marinate Overnight: In a large bowl, mix the rhubarb with the sugar, vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract), and lemon juice. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it overnight.

3/ Cook the Jam Base: The next day, transfer the entire mixture into a pot and begin heating over medium heat.

4/ Simmer Gently: Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

5/ Jar and Seal: Pour the hot jam into clean, sterilized jars. Seal the jars tightly, then turn them upside down and leave them for 10 minutes.
(This helps sterilize the space between the lid and the jam to prevent mold.)


🌟Simple Tricks for Homemade Success🌟

⭐️How Much Does It Make?: This recipe makes about 500–600 ml of jam—just the right amount to enjoy over the week.

⭐️A Little Step That Goes a Long Way: Be sure to sterilize your jars with boiling water before using them. It’s a simple step that helps keep your jam fresh and safe.

⭐️A Touch of Vanilla—Or Not: Adding vanilla sugar or a splash of vanilla extract brings a gentle depth to the flavor. But don’t worry—it’s just as lovely without it.

⭐️Sugar Choices Made Simple: I used cane sugar here, but feel free to use regular white sugar if that’s what you have on hand. It will still turn out beautifully.

⭐️Sweetness That Suits You: The sugar in this recipe is about 60% of the fruit’s weight, which gives a nice balance. But if you like it a little more tart or a little sweeter, go ahead and adjust it to your taste.

⭐️Ways to Enjoy Your Jam: This rhubarb jam is lovely on fresh bread, stirred into yogurt, spread over crepes, or paired with a slice of pound cake. It also pairs beautifully with cheese—especially with a soft, tangy chèvre. The gentle tartness of the jam brings out the richness of the cheese in such a delightful way.😋Rhubarb jam bread

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