We won’t go into the story of how I got the rhubarb-how the guy behind me ask me very innocently if I was making pie. To which I said “no I am making jam” and how he went on to say his mom used to make pie, and then jumped to his troubled marriage and how his wife can’t make the pie worth a damn. At this point I just wanted to get my bags and go because I had left my Oprah cape at home. But I digress…
I am working on non processed foods this month (in addition to many with sugar so don’t worry) and I came up with this slow cooker rhubarb jam. Good for you, delicious, and easy to make, with only five ingredients. So you can have it whipped up in no time! The basil brings out the sweetness in a natural way, trust me and add it. Just keep your marital pie troubles out of the jam, it makes it sad.
4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (wash thoroughly and dry)
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 T lemon zest
1 tsp fresh basil
4 T raw honey
Add all ingredients to your slow cooker, cook on low for 4-6 hours or until cooked down. *I didn’t need to hand blend as it was cooked down and soft, but if you want it thinner, hand blend until right consistency
Can you believe that I have never even tried a rhubarb before? Isn’t that nuts. I am going to have to get on that I think…..
Fantastic idea for use of rhubarb! I am picking some up from a friend this week with the intention of using it for pie, now I know something new I will be trying as well. Thanks for this great post!
thanks and i hope you like it if you try it! can’t wait to see the pie
Wow! Look at that texture! Never had rhubarb before, but it looks yummy!
Jam sounds yummy! Ps can you share you cape?
happy to share the cape!
This is nice that its goes in the slow cooker.. makes the cooking part easier and the house smelling even better.
I am very intrigued by the combination of rhubarb and basil! I have never made rhubarb jam in a slow cooker either. I am going to try this soon!
OMGoodness! This looks delicious and so easy to make. I’ve never had rhubarb jam before….looks like I may give this a try. Thanks so much for sharing this post!
I’ve not had this before but have heard of it.
It would be interesting to taste this.
Thanks for sharing.
I love rhubarb, this sounds like something that would be great to try
I love jam, but I’ve never had rhubarb jam before; though it looks like it’s worth trying!
That’s funny. My son was reading a book with the main character named “Rhubarb” and I had to explain that it was a plant. Maybe I should make this for him and make the story come alive. I enjoyed your story behind the recipe. Non-processed is the way to go for sure. It’s hard to say if things we eat are “products” or “food” anyone these days! Blessings to you~
thank you Meredith and you too!
Yummm! I love jam, I’ll have to try out this recipe!
I love rhubarb jam, it’s one of those things that just taste great on everything.
I Have never tried Rhubarb jam. Thanks for sharing.
Funny story! And that jam sounds great! I love making jam (though I rarely actually can mine). I’ve never worked with rhubarb though. Yum idea!
This looks wonderful! I’ve never cooked with fresh rhubarb before, yum!
I adore Rhubarb, I can eat an entire Rhubarb-Strawberry pie on my own but I have never tried a Jam. Maybe it would help me eat breakfast more often O.o
Tomorrow is grocery day… I will have to pick up the ingredients!
This couldnt have come at a better time! My rhubarb is almost ready to be picked
I love all things rhubarb. I know I would absolutely love this!
I want to try this. Looks tasty.
I’ve never cooked with rhubarb before either. Clean eating month sounds inspiring!
I remember having rhubarb pie as a child and it was so good. I am not sure that I have had rhubarb at all since then, but your jam sounds really good.
Nothing beats home made rhubarb jam. My neighbor made strawberry rhubarb jam and gave me a jar. I love it. I can make peanut butter with strawberry rhubarb jam sandwich. Good!! Thanks for this easy recipe, great because I have a crockpot, I can try making this.
You had me at rhubarb
I need to try this jam, asap!
rhubarb and basil… ummm, must try this amazing combo. How come I never thought about it!!
Thanks for sharing this amazing rhubarb jam recipe
I have never had rhubarb. However this looks really tasty. I may have to jot this down and try it out! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! I’ve been hunting for a plain rhubarb crockpot jam. Everything seems to have strawberries in it. Can’t wait to try it!
Kim, enjoy!