How to Make Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam with Basil - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time for making homemade jams, and nothing quite captures the essence of the season like a homemade strawberry-rhubarb jam with a hint of basil. The combination of sweet strawberries, tart rhubarb, and fragrant basil creates a jam that is both unique and utterly delicious. Whether you spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a filling for cakes and pastries, this jam is sure to become a staple in your kitchen during the summer months.

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 ¾ cups diced fresh rhubarb, or as needed
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid powder
  • ½ cup water
  • 6 ½ cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon unsalted butter
  • 1 (3 ounce) pouch liquid fruit pectin
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 32
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Inspect four 4-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Place strawberries in a large bowl and crush with a potato masher. Transfer to a 4-cup liquid measure and add enough rhubarb to reach the 4-cup mark.
  • Pour fruit mixture into a large, heavy pot and sprinkle citric acid over top. Stir sugar and butter into the fruit mixture. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Mix in pectin and return to a boil. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, then turn off heat and skim off any foam. Quickly mix in chopped basil until fully incorporated.
  • Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and let sit 8 hours to overnight to completely seal; you should hear popping sounds as each jar seals. When completely cool, the middle of each lid should be sunken inward and should not spring back when touched.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 56mg