Ina Garten Blueberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe
The Ina Garten Blueberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe is amazing. It tastes like summer in a jar.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blueberries.
- 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar.
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur like Cointreau.
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest.
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice.
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit
- Wash your blueberries and rhubarb well. Chop the rhubarb into small, pieces.
Mix the Ingredients
- Put fruit, sugar, and juice in a pot. Add the orange zest and liqueur too.
Heat the Mixture
- Turn the heat to medium-high. Bring the fruit mixture to a boil.
Simmer and Mash
- Lower the heat to a simmer. Use a masher to crush the berries slightly.
Cook Until Thick
- Cook for about 20 to 25 minutes. Stir often so it does not burn.
Test the Jam
- Put a spoonful on a cold plate. If it stays firm, it is ready.
Cool and Store
- Pour the jam into clean jars. Let it cool before putting on lids.
Notes
- Use the freshest fruit you can find.
- Fresh berries make the best flavor.
- Do not skip the orange zest.
- It makes the jam taste very bright.
- Stir the pot constantly near the end.
- Sugar burns very quickly on high heat.
- If you want it smoother, mash more fruit.