Rhubarb and vanilla strawberry jam
Rhubarb and vanilla strawberry jam is a fruity preserve that captures the best of early summer in a jar. Tart rhubarb pairs with sweet strawberries, real vanilla bean and a splash of lemon juice. The Thermomix TM7 weighs, cooks and stirs the fruit automatically, so the jam sets beautifully without scorching or constant watching.
About this recipe
Rhubarb and vanilla strawberry jam Thermomix TM7 style brings the taste of early summer straight into your kitchen. Searching for a reliable jam recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: this preserve pairs sharp rhubarb with sweet strawberries, a real vanilla bean and freshly squeezed lemon juice for a beautifully balanced flavour. Jam making is where the TM7 truly shines, because the machine weighs the raw sugar directly into the bowl, stirs the fruit continuously and holds a steady cooking temperature so the setting point is reached without scorching. That means no hovering over a hot hob, no splattering and no burnt sugar at the bottom of the pan. Spoon the finished jam over warm scones, stir it through yogurt or give jars away as homemade gifts. With seasonal rhubarb and strawberries, you can enjoy this classic breakfast treat long after the harvest has passed.
Preparation tips
- Use firm, fresh rhubarb stalks and cut them into even pieces so they break down at the same rate as the strawberries during cooking, giving the jam a consistent texture without mushy lumps.
- Split the vanilla bean lengthways and scrape out the seeds before adding both pod and seeds to the mixing bowl; remove the pod just before potting to keep the flavour intense but the jam smooth.
- Pour the hot jam into sterilised jars, fill them to the brim, seal immediately and turn upside down for a few minutes to create an airtight vacuum that keeps the strawberry flavour fresh for months.
Recipe variations
- Lower-sugar version: reduce the raw sugar and replace part of it with grated apple, whose natural pectin helps the rhubarb and strawberry mixture set while keeping the jam fresher and less sweet.
- Festive winter variation: add a cinnamon stick, a star anise and a grate of orange zest to the rhubarb and strawberries for a spiced jam that makes lovely homemade Christmas gifts.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the raw sugar and rhubarb directly in the bowl for a perfectly balanced jam. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle cooking - Precise temperature control from the Thermomix cooks the strawberry mixture evenly without burning the sugar. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free stirring - The TM7 stirs the jam automatically while the vanilla bean infuses, leaving you free to sterilise jars. [Mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Seeds in seconds - The Thermomix grinds part of the raw sugar with the vanilla bean into an aromatic, evenly flavoured base. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Quick prep - The TM7 chops the rhubarb stalks into even pieces in seconds, faster than cutting by hand. [Chopping]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- raw sugar
- vanilla bean
- rhubarb
- strawberries
- freshly squeezed lemon juice