Strawberry Rhubarb Raspberry With Berry Twist (Printable Version)

Tangy-sweet jam combining strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, and mixed berries for a delicious spread perfect for breakfast or gifting.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and chopped
02 - 1½ cups rhubarb, sliced fresh or thawed from frozen
03 - 1 cup raspberries
04 - 1 cup mixed berries such as blueberries or blackberries, fresh or frozen

→ Sweetener and Setting Agents

05 - 2½ cups granulated sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 package fruit pectin powder (1.75 ounces / 49 grams)

# Method:

01 - Combine strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, and mixed berries in a large non-reactive pot. Mash lightly with a potato masher to release natural juices.
02 - Stir in lemon juice and fruit pectin powder until well combined. Let mixture stand for 5 minutes to activate the pectin.
03 - Place pot over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
04 - Add all sugar at once and stir until completely dissolved. Return to a full rolling boil and cook vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes to reach setting point.
05 - Remove from heat and skim off any foam from surface using a spoon. Meanwhile, ensure sterilized jars are ready.
06 - Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal with lids, and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes for long-term storage.
07 - Allow jars to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate opened jam and consume within 3 weeks for optimal quality.

# Expert Tricks:

01 -
  • The rhubarb adds this wonderful tang that cuts through all that sweet fruit sugar
  • Your toast game will never be the same once you've tasted this vibrant jewel-colored creation
02 -
  • Trust me, use a non-reactive pot or you'll end up with metallic-tasting jam, ask me how I know
  • That foam might seem wasteful to skim off, but it makes your final jars look professionally made
03 -
  • Vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon takes this to another level entirely, add it right before you jar everything
  • If you want smoother jam, hit it with an immersion blender before the sugar goes in, but leave some texture for character

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