Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves are a sweet and tangy homemade jam made with fresh strawberries and rhubarb. Perfect for spreading on toast, spooning over desserts, or gifting in jars.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 half-pint jars 1x
Category:Preserves
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
3 cups chopped fresh strawberries
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
5 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb, strawberries, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Stir in pectin and bring mixture back to a rolling boil.
Add sugar all at once, stirring constantly until fully dissolved. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
Ladle hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe rims, seal with lids and bands, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (optional for canning).
Let cool completely before storing. Refrigerate after opening.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries and tender rhubarb for best flavor.
Can be frozen instead of canned — just use freezer-safe containers.
Let jars sit undisturbed for 24 hours to fully set.