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Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Without Pectin

Easy homemade strawberry rhubarb jam made with fresh fruit, sugar, and lemon juice without using boxed pectin.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 half-pint jars

Ingredients
  

  • * 4 cups fresh rhubarb chopped
  • * 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • * 4 cups granulated sugar
  • * 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop rhubarb and strawberries into small pieces.
  2. Add fruit, sugar, and lemon juice to a large heavy-bottomed pot.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves and fruit releases liquid.
  4. Bring mixture to a steady boil and continue cooking for 30-40 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Skim off excess foam if needed during cooking.
  6. Test jam by placing a spoonful on a cold plate. If it wrinkles slightly when pushed, it is ready.
  7. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  8. Wipe jar rims clean, apply lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes if canning for shelf storage.
  9. Let jars cool completely before storing.

Notes

Store sealed jars in a cool pantry for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 weeks. Jam thickens more as it cools, so avoid overcooking trying to make it thick immediately.