This jam is as good as it gets – simple ingredients and easy preparation. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is the perfect small-batch recipe for all of your summertime indulgences!

When it comes to jams, there’s none as good as homemade. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is here to prove just that! On occasion, I will purchase a jar of jam from the grocery store, but I’ll only do that if fresh fruit is not in season or at a good price. Even though there are some store-bought jams that I like the taste of, it’s hard to find a good jam that isn’t overly sweet. Whenever I eat jam, I want to taste the fruit, not overly processed sugar content.
ALL JAMS SHOULD HAVE SIMPLE, EASY TO READ INGREDIENTS
This jam has four very basic and readily available ingredients – strawberries, rhubarb, lemon, and sugar. Pile all of those things into a deep saucepan and let it simmer away. In a little time, you’ll have a great tasting, thick jam that’s ready to be enjoyed in various ways.

HOW DO YOU ENJOY YOUR JAM?
Jam is not just for toast. Or a bagel. Jam is a great condiment that can be used in so many ways. Did you know that you can top a baked chicken breast with this jam and place it back in the oven under a broiler for a few minutes and end up with a beautifully tasting otherwise dull chicken breast?

You could also smear this jam onto roasted pork loin or grilled beef ribs. If you’re weary about using jam as a meat condiment, whisk together equal amounts of jam and barbeque sauce for a sweet/heat sauce.
Obviously, you can smear this jam on toast or a scone as well. Or sandwich it between two shortbread cookies. Just recently, I made a cake that would work very well with this jam. Oh, and one can’t forget a dollop or two on top of some good vanilla bean ice cream! Jams are a great condiment to have on hand at all times. Try stirring a spoon of this jam into some plain yogurt and topping it with some granola for a healthy dessert option.

Here’s an idea: skip the maple syrup on your breakfast pancakes and add a bit of jam. Stuff some jam into a crepe, add a big spoonful of whipped cream and you’ve got a delicious dessert! Or, top a baked brie wheel and serve it with some peppery crackers for dipping.
Remember that stirring it into plain yogurt suggestion? Well, do that and then pour the mixture into some Popsicle molds for a delicious beat-the-heat summer treat.
Either way you choose – fancy, weird, adventurous, or just plain old fashioned, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is bound to tickle your taste buds and add pizzazz to all of your home-cooked creations.




Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed, stem removed, and roughly chopped
- 4 large rhubarb stalks, washed and cut into 1 inch pieces (about 3 – 4 cups)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- In a deep sauce pan, over medium low heat, add the rhurbarb, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Allow the ingredients to simmer, undisturbed, for 30 minutes.
- Stir and reduce the heat to simmer.
- Allow the jam to simmer for 90 minutes, stirring every 20-30 minutes.
- Let jam completely cool. Transfer to mason jars and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition

Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I am *obsessed* with rhubarb – this looks like such a wonderful way to enjoy it!
Falyn Johnson says
For food allergies, could strawberries be replaced by jam or anything else that is not raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries? artificial flavors of those are safe but I have a family member who cannot have the actual fruit
Gerardo says
Hi Byron I was wondering if you’ve ever played with the jam, by adding a hot pepper of some sort
If you have, how did it come out ?
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Hi Gerardo; I have not, but I would love to try it. A friend of mine mixes finely chopped jalapenos into her jams all the time and they’re delicious!
Pattl L. says
Hi Lord B. ~ You have pictured scones under this great jam. I hope you’l soon post the scone (pictured here) on Facebook. Love, love your anecdotes, suggestions, home stories ! BE WELL.
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Hi Patti – the scone you see in the photos is my Basic Scone Recipe. You can find the recipe here: https://www.lordbyronskitchen.com/basic-scone-recipe/
And, thank you. I appreciate it so much! 🙂
Patti L. says
HELLO. AM ASKING AGAIN 🙂 …..Are the pastries pictured under this delicious jam, scones? They look different from your round scones. Could you let me know, please? I’d love the recipe !! Thank you.
April Lynn says
Can you freeze this jam?
byronethomas@gmail.com says
Honestly, I don’t know. I’ve never frozen jam before. 🙂