Ahhh, summer! There are certain recipes that I only make in the summer, despite the fact that many ingredients can be frozen for later use. Somehow, spreading delicious strawberry rhubarb jam on my toast in January just isn’t the same. So, when my rhubarb plant in my backyard is full of bounty, I’m ready to go!
My mom gave me this very easy recipe about 7 years ago and I’ve been making several batches of this jam every summer since. Once my own supply runs out, the local farmer’s market is where I go. I don’t do any canning, so this isn’t a canning recipe (which is also why it’s so easy!) It produces just enough jam (about 2-3 medium sized jars) that will keep in your fridge for the summer months. Have extra? Give it away to a friend and you’ll be amazed at the gratitude. Nothing beats delicious homemade jam.
I make mine – like my salsa – a little more chunky, but it’s entirely up to you on how you want the consistency to be. I cut the sugar in this recipe down by half – I was shocked at how much sugar is in store-bought jam too. In this case, as our summer treat, I’m happy to use the amount in this recipe and remember that my own mother uses double in hers (no wonder I was such a curious active child?!)
- 5 cups rhubarb cut up (as you'd cut celery, I used about 15 stalks)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 package strawberry gelatin powder
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- Cut up 5 cups of rhubarb, add 1 cup sugar, cover and place in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, cook the rhubarb/sugar mixture on low heat for 20 minutes being careful not to cook it too fast (I keep mine at about "3")
- Add in the diced strawberries at the end
- Remove from heat, add strawberry gelatin (Jello) powder and mix well
- Pour in glass containers and let cool on the counter 30 minutes or more before putting on lids and placing in the fridge
My mouth is watering just looking at this! Definitely pinning it for later!
Thank you, always appreciate a PIN! 🙂
I will definitely be using this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, please let me know what you thought of it when you do!
I love this time of year when Rhubarb and Strawberries are in season!
That looks amazing. Don’t you just love when you master a family recipe?
I wonder how this would freeze… I am so going to try this if I can track down rhubarb.
Super easy recipe will have to give it a try.
I’ve never had rhubarb before but now I want to try it 🙂
I have had strawberry rhubarb pie, not a big fan, so I don’t think I would like the jam either. I find it bit tangy for my liking.
Strawberry rhubarb ANYTHING I love! I am passing this along to my jam making friend!
I miss rhubarb, sigh. November is here, I froze not.
Looks like a great recipe. I am in the mood to make something that I will love and I am printing this. As soon as I get my hands on some rhubarb I will make some.
I will definitely be using this recipe this Fall
I have been thinking about rhubarb everything for sometime and I am all about easy! As a child and I recall fondly the pies and jams my mom crafted from plants my farmer relatives gave me to grow . I will be making this very soon nothing sparks the memory like wonderful aromas and music.
Yum, I love rhubarb! Never thought of making a jam as it always seems so complicated!
Thank you. I will try this as I love strawberry-rhubarb jam.
I definitely will print this recipe. Thank you
This would be a great easy jam to make and use up that overflowing rhubarb bush in the back yard!
I just started canning this year – I will have to pin this recipe for next summer; such a great flavor combo! 🙂
Rhubarb seems to grow everyone in our town and people are always giving it away on our fb town group!! Might hav to try it in the fall
pinned it and plan on making some soon.
My Mom likes to make rhubarb and crabapple pies. But will give this a go when I have a chance! Thank you!
My husband would love this, and it looks so easy. I’m not a fan of rhubarb but we have some in the backyard so now I know what to do with it! Thanks! I pinned it so I can easily find the recipe again.
This sounds absolutely delicious!
I really like strawberry and rhubarb pie so this recipe would be awesome!!
I think yours is the only jam I’ve ever made 🙂
Thanks for sharing cant wait to give this a try
Looks delicious! I pinned it!
On fresh bread – yum!!
Great recipe! shared on pinterest
My grandmother used to make this jam combo every year. So good!
Oh gosh – this looks fantastic. Rhubarb is my favourite sign of spring!
OMG. My husband just picked a load of Rhubarb from the neighbor’s garden this morning. I will most likely be making jam. Thanks for the recipe.
oh that sounds delicious!
Oh yum! I’ve never made jam before but I’m inspired to!
This looks delicious. No jam for me this year, but hopefully next year.
Strawberry rhubarb jam is the best! And it’s super delicious on fresh homemade buns with butter. Yum!!
Yay! So happy that you posted this so I can try it.I have also made this jam and added pineapple bits.Thank you.
Great recipe
The jello crystal’s make it so vibrant red
One change I made, used splenda instead of sugar and diet jello to accommodate my diabetes.