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Traditional Rhubarb Jam with Orange Juice

Delicious Traditional Rhubarb Jam with Orange Juice Recipe

Discover how to make Traditional Rhubarb Jam with Orange Juice in this easy recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 29 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Rhubarb Fresh stalks, trimmed and chopped
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 cup Water No substitute needed
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Fresh-squeezed for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Zest only outer peel
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick Optional, can use ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances the flavors

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • sterilized jars
  • ladle
  • tongs
  • Measuring cups
  • grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sterilize jars and lids by submerging them in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare ingredients by trimming and slicing rhubarb into ½-inch pieces and grating the orange zest.
  3. In a pot, combine rhubarb, sugar, water, orange juice, zest, and salt. Add cinnamon stick.
  4. Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until it reaches a vigorous boil, about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  6. Once thickened, remove the cinnamon stick and fill sterilized jars with jam, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
  7. Seal jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  8. Cool jars at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours before storing.

Notes

Best served fresh; store in a cool, dark place. For longer storage, freeze in airtight containers.