Description
Sweet maple rhubarb jam brings tangy-sweet nostalgia to morning toast and baked goods. Home cooks can quickly prepare this simple preserve with fresh rhubarb, pure maple syrup, and minimal ingredients for a delightful seasonal spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups/960 ml chopped fresh rhubarb
- ½ cup/120 ml pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup/60 ml water
- 1 tbsp/15 ml lemon juice
- ½ tsp/2.5 ml vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly cleanse rhubarb stalks under running water, removing all dirt and debris. Trim ends and slice into uniform small chunks for consistent cooking.
- Cooking Base: Combine chopped rhubarb, maple syrup, water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Position over medium heat, stirring periodically to prevent ingredient adhesion.
- Simmering Process: As the mixture reaches a boil, reduce heat to create a gentle simmer. Allow rhubarb to break down, transforming into a glossy, thick consistency. Stir regularly to prevent scorching and ensure even texture development.
- Flavor Enhancement: When rhubarb completely softens and mixture achieves jam-like density, incorporate vanilla extract and a subtle salt pinch to elevate the flavor profile.
- Preservation: Remove from heat and let jam cool slightly to facilitate setting. Carefully transfer warm mixture into sterilized glass containers, leaving minimal headspace for potential expansion.
- Storage: Once fully cooled, seal jars and refrigerate. Consume within three weeks or freeze for extended preservation, savoring the homemade rhubarb jam’s vibrant taste and texture.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Clean rhubarb meticulously under cool water to remove all dirt and potential debris, ensuring a pure and clean jam base.
- Slice Consistently: Cut rhubarb into uniform small chunks to guarantee even cooking and a smooth, uniform texture throughout the jam.
- Monitor Heat Carefully: Keep flame on medium-low and stir frequently to prevent burning, allowing rhubarb to break down gradually without scorching.
- Balance Sweetness Strategically: Adjust maple syrup quantity based on rhubarb’s natural tartness, tasting periodically to achieve perfect sweet-tangy balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg