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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Jar of homemade strawberry rhubarb jam with fresh strawberries and rhubarb

I’ve made this strawberry rhubarb jam every spring since I discovered how perfectly the tart rhubarb balances ripe strawberries. It’s bright, quick to make, and stretches a small haul of seasonal fruit into weeks of breakfast joy. If you enjoy strawberry-forward preserves and want more ways to use that flavor, take a look at this tale of two strawberry pies for baking inspiration. Why you’ll love this dish This jam is the sweet-tart season in a jar. It’s fast to pull together, uses pantry-stable pectin to guarantee a reliable set, and makes the most of a brief rhubarb season. It’s … Learn more

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Rhubarb Cinnamon Jam

Homemade rhubarb cinnamon jam in a jar with a spoon.

I grew up stealing spoonfuls of my grandmother’s rhubarb jam straight from the pot, and this cinnamon-scented version has been my quick go-to ever since. It’s bright, tangy, and warm with spice—a small-batch preserve that turns spring rhubarb into something you’ll want on everything. If you like spreading fruit jam on toast or folding it into pastries, this recipe is fast, forgiving, and excellent for gifts or lazy weekend breakfasts. For a cozy baking companion, serve a slice of bread with this jam or pair it with a spice loaf like an apple cinnamon swirl loaf to echo the cinnamon … Learn more

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