Description
A simple and delicious homemade jam featuring the tartness of rhubarb perfectly balanced with warm cinnamon spices. Perfect for toast, yogurt, or as a glaze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb (about 1 pound)
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Rhubarb: Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and trim off the ends. Chop the rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 2. Combine Ingredients: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3. Cook the Jam: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 to 30 minutes.
- 4. Check for Consistency: The jam is ready when it thickens and reaches a gel-like consistency. You can test this by placing a small spoonful of jam on a chilled plate. If it sets up quickly and doesn’t run, it’s ready.
- 5. Process for Canning (Optional): If you plan to store the jam for an extended period, process it in a hot water bath. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on the jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- 6. Cool and Store: Let the jam cool completely before transferring it to sterilized jars. Store in refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Jam
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg