Description
Rhubarb And Vanilla Jam is a quick and flavorful homemade preserve that combines the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the warm, aromatic sweetness of vanilla. This easy jam recipe delivers a rich, glossy texture and a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or adding to baked goods.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g fresh rhubarb stalks, trimmed and finely chopped
- 1 cup (220 g) raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the rhubarb stalks, then finely chop them into small, even pieces.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb, raw sugar, vanilla paste or extract, and lemon juice.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and cook for 2โ4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Cook for 12โ15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning.
- Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, with a soft, jam-like consistency.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer the cooled jam into clean, dry glass jars with lids. Seal and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm rhubarb for the best flavor and color.
- Stir continuously during cooking to prevent the jam from sticking or burning.
- Vanilla bean paste adds stronger flavor and visible specks, but extract works well too.
- The jam will thicken more as it cools, so avoid overcooking.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For longer storage, freeze in suitable containers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg