Strawberry-rhubarb jam is my absolute favorite, but since strawberries aren’t available here in Minnesota for another week or two, I decided to try something new. I gave rhubarb-apple jam a whirl and it is a big hit around here so I wanted to share the recipe with all of you.
Ingredients
- 10 stalks of rhubarb, which was about 5 cups of chopped rhubarb
- 3 organic apples, peeled and diced – which was about 3 cups diced
- 1 cup of filtered water (we use reverse osmosis)
- 2 cups of organic sugar
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together all of the ingredients. Heat to a boil and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring often.
I like chunks of apple in my jam so I diced my apples in fairly large chunks which I decided I wanted a bit smaller once I started cooking. Once the fruit began to soften, I used the potato masher to smash things up just a little more. If your run into the same situation, the potato masher offers a great solution.
Once your fruit is the consistency you want, grab your funnel and ladle the sauce into sterilized jars. If you are processing these, process for 10 minutes, otherwise refrigerate.
After all said and done, I only had five small Weck jars of jam. Next time I’ll double this recipe for a larger batch. The flavor is beautiful with the sweetness of the apples and the sour of the rhubarb. My mom said it would be “great on pork” and my aunt said, “it tastes like rhubarb flavored apple sauce”. You could even add cinnamon or nutmeg for a great seasonal flavor for enjoyment in the fall or winter.
Jun 13, 2013 @ 10:40:21
Great! Now, do u have a recipe for watermelon jam/preserves?. Sure would like an easy one.
Thanks.
Pearl
Jun 13, 2013 @ 11:26:13
I will see what I can whip for you! Be in touch soon.
Jun 17, 2013 @ 07:52:52
This looks delicious. I love rhubarb and we had a huge patch of it growing up. Just kept coming back every year. My mom made so many tasty recipes with it. Thanks for this recipe. I will have to try it.
Jun 17, 2013 @ 07:58:43
Thanks for the great recipe!! I can’t wait to try it!!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:06:38
This sounds delicious and love that it’s organic!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:13:44
This sounds so yummy! I have lots of jam recipes but all require pectin so excited to now have one that doesn’t:) Thank you!!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:24:37
Looks yummy and healthy.
Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:30:50
That looks SO good! I don’t like having to use pectin, so I will definitely have to give this a try! Thanks!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:48:17
I have never had rhubarb (it is sweet?) but I am sure my little one would love this!!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 08:49:44
Rhubarb is a combination of sweet and sour. It is very versatile in the regard that it can be used for making sauces, cakes, bars and much more! It is inexpensive too. I definitely recommend you try it!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 09:04:38
Ooh this looks so delicious!! Thanks for the yummy post! xo xo
Jun 17, 2013 @ 09:55:47
Wow, that looked so easy. I have never made anything like this before, thank you
Jun 17, 2013 @ 11:52:48
My Grandparents used to grow Rhubarb, it is such a throw back from the past whenever I see a recipe that uses Rhubarb! The jam recipe looks absolutely delightful!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 18:36:48
Oh this is so nice! Thanks for sharing this recipe I will try it out!
Jun 17, 2013 @ 22:03:48
This looks so yummy and definitely a healthy recipe.. I want to try this!.. 🙂
Jun 17, 2013 @ 23:40:14
I have always wanted to make my own jam. It looks yummy!
Aug 10, 2013 @ 06:53:12
Sounds really nice, will try it today 🙂 Sounds like a nice change from the usual rhubarb & ginger jam!
Aug 10, 2013 @ 08:13:31
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!