Heart-Healthy Homemade Rhubarb Jam
Elevate your breakfast spread with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Rhubarb Jam—an irresistible blend of tangy rhubarb, sweet strawberries, and natural honey, designed to nourish both your taste buds and your wellness goals. Infused with protein-packed chia seeds and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this guilt-free jam offers a delectable twist on traditional preserves, swapping refined sugars for wholesome sweetness. Its quick prep time and simple stovetop cooking make it a kitchen favorite, while the thickened texture lends itself perfectly to toast, yogurt bowls, or even as a topping for desserts. Plus, this recipe creates a batch hearty enough to enjoy all week long, with jars that can be refrigerated for up to three weeks. Embrace the joy of homemade goodness with this nutrient-rich spread and share the love at your next brunch gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 0.75 cup honey
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
Begin by washing the rhubarb stalks thoroughly under running water. Pat them dry and chop into half-inch pieces for easier cooking.
Combine the chopped rhubarb and strawberries in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the honey, lemon juice, and water to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes or until the rhubarb is soft and breaks down, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the chia seeds and increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook the mixture for another 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the jam thickens to your desired consistency.
If you prefer your jam smoother, you may use an immersion blender, blending the mixture until smooth and thick.
Once the jam reaches your desired consistency, remove it from heat. Let it cool slightly before transferring it to sterilized jars.
Allow the jam to cool completely at room temperature before securing the lids. Store the jam in the refrigerator and consume within 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 232.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.2 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1120 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3617 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
