Rhubarb Preserves – Texanerin Baking

18 de December de 2025

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This rhubarb preserves recipe is a straightforward method to seize the contemporary, tart taste of rhubarb in a spreadable type. With simply 4 easy elements and no pectin required, it’s an important beginner-friendly protect that works fantastically on toast, stirred into yogurt, or utilized in baking. It’s additionally naturally gluten-free and vegan.

It’s easy, fast, and surprisingly forgiving. In the event you’ve by no means made jam or preserves earlier than, it is a great spot to begin.

There’s no canning concerned, and no have to stress over actual timing or method. You’ll find yourself with a small batch of brilliant, fresh-tasting preserves that freeze fantastically, so you’ll be able to get pleasure from rhubarb lengthy after the season is over.

And also you don’t want any particular gear. A thermometer helps make sure the preserves set correctly, however it’s not completely required.

You should use the traditional chilly plate check or just observe the feel because it cooks. It’s simple to make your individual home made preserves with none fuss, and with rhubarb, you’ll get massive taste with little or no effort.

In the event you’d want a strawberry twist, strive these Strawberry Rhubarb Preserves. Both model will work completely within the bar recipe I’ll be sharing subsequent.

Ingredient Notes

Please scroll down for the total recipe! These are simply notes on choose elements.

Rhubarb – contemporary or frozen, each work. If utilizing frozen, thaw and drain earlier than utilizing to keep away from extra water. If utilizing contemporary, make sure that to go by weight, as stalk dimension varies broadly.
Sweetener – if utilizing granulated sugar, I wouldn’t suggest decreasing the quantity given, as that is what helps the preserves thicken and set correctly. It’s also possible to use honey (if not vegan) and maple syrup. I solely used about 6 tablespoons (120 grams) for the honey or maple syrup variations, however it’s your decision as much as 2/3 cup (213 grams). You’ll have to boil the preserves longer and probably to a better temp (I discovered 227°F/108°C labored higher for honey). Please notice that the honey taste comes by way of extra noticeably, whereas maple syrup offers a milder, extra delicate sweetness.
Lemon juice – it doesn’t make the preserves style lemony. It’s primarily there to assist activate the pectin naturally discovered within the rhubarb, stability the pH, and protect the colour. In the event you do need a trace of lemon taste, strive including 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
Vanilla extract – fully elective, however I really like including a contact of vanilla to something fruit-based. It provides a delicate heat that pairs particularly effectively with rhubarb.

ingredients laid out to make rhubarb preserves

The right way to Make It

Earlier than you get began, pop a small plate into the freezer. You’ll use this later to check if the preserves are set. Then seize a 3-quart or bigger saucepan. Wider is best as a result of it helps the preserves prepare dinner sooner.

Add the chopped rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice to the saucepan and stir to mix. Carry the combination to a boil over medium-high warmth, stirring continuously. As soon as boiling, cut back the warmth simply sufficient to take care of a full boil with out scorching the underside. Let it boil for about 9 minutes, or till the preserves attain 220°F (104°C).

Don’t fear in case your jam doesn’t attain that temperature; mine by no means will get above 212°F (100°C) and nonetheless units up properly after cooling. To examine if it’s executed, drop a bit onto the chilly plate, let it sit for a minute, after which push it along with your finger. If it wrinkles and holds its form, it’s prepared.

Take away the saucepan from the warmth and stir within the vanilla extract. Let the preserves cool within the pan for about an hour, then switch to wash jars.

mixing together ingredients and cooking the rhubarb preserves

I’ve additionally tried these rhubarb preserves by macerating the fruit (letting it sit with sugar in a single day earlier than cooking) first. I didn’t discover any distinction in style or texture – the one distinction was that the prepare dinner time was shorter.

Ideas for Success

Use a heavy-bottomed pan and preserve stirring, particularly towards the tip of the cooking time. Rhubarb tends to stay and scorch if left unattended too lengthy.

Understand that the preserves will proceed to thicken as they cool and much more as soon as chilled. So don’t panic if they appear a little bit free once you take them off the warmth.

The right way to Make Forward and Retailer

You may make these rhubarb preserves forward of time and retailer them within the fridge for as much as per week. Whereas some say they’ll final 2 to three weeks, I prefer to play it secure and freeze something I received’t use inside 7 days.

They freeze fantastically for as much as a yr. Simply go away a little bit headspace within the jar to permit for growth. Thaw in a single day within the fridge earlier than utilizing.

And in case you’re searching for extra fruity spreads, you may additionally like this Tart Cherry Jam or this simple Cherry Preserves recipe.

I hope you’ll get pleasure from these rhubarb preserves! When you’ve got any questions, be at liberty to go away them under. 🙂