Strawberry Rhubarb Raspberry Jam With Berry Twist (Printable Version)

Tangy-sweet jam featuring strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, and mixed berries. Ideal for toast, yogurt, or thoughtful homemade gifts.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (blueberries, blackberries), fresh or frozen

→ Sweetener

05 - 2½ cups granulated sugar

→ For Setting

06 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
07 - 1 package (1.75 oz / 49 g) fruit pectin powder

# Directions:

01 - In a large non-reactive pot, combine strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries, and mixed berries. Mash lightly with a potato masher to release juices.
02 - Stir in lemon juice and fruit pectin. Mix well and let stand for 5 minutes to allow pectin to activate.
03 - Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
04 - Add sugar all at once and stir to dissolve completely. Return to a full, rolling boil and cook hard for 1-2 minutes to reach setting point.
05 - Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a spoon. Prepare sterilized jars while jam rests briefly.
06 - Carefully ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids tightly.
07 - Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes for long-term storage. Allow jars to cool completely. Refrigerate after opening and use within 3 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way rhubarb cuts through the sweetness makes each spoonful impossibly bright and balanced
  • Four different berries mean you taste something new in every bite, and your kitchen will smell like summer heaven
02 -
  • I once skipped the pectin and ended up with very expensive syrup instead of jam
  • That foam on top might look weird, but skimming it gives you perfectly clear, jewel-like jars
03 -
  • A wooden spoon won't react with acidic fruit like metal might
  • Clean jar rims with vinegar before sealing to ensure a good vacuum seal

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