Description
British Rhubarb Jam
A bright, limited-edition jam made with Yorkshire forced rhubarb from fourth-generation growers, with a lively tang, delicate fragrance and fresh citrus lift.
Quick answer: British Rhubarb Jam is a handmade seasonal preserve made with Yorkshire forced rhubarb, sugar and Seville orange juice. It is prepared with 85 g of fruit per 100 g and has a bright, gently tangy flavour, soft floral notes and a fresh, clean finish.
Our British Rhubarb Jam celebrates one of the shortest and most eagerly awaited fruit seasons of the year.
It is made with Yorkshire forced rhubarb grown by the Tomlinson family, fourth-generation growers in West Yorkshire. The fruit is vivid, tender and naturally fragrant, giving the finished jam its distinctive freshness and elegant flavour.
We keep the recipe deliberately simple. Rhubarb, sugar and a little Seville orange juice are cooked in small batches, allowing the fruit’s clean acidity and delicate character to remain at the centre of every jar.
Choose this jam if you enjoy bright, lightly tangy preserves with real British provenance and a clean seasonal fruit flavour.
Why This Jam Is Special
Yorkshire forced rhubarb
Tender, vivid and prized for its delicate flavour and fragrance.
Fourth-generation growers
Grown by the Tomlinson family in West Yorkshire.
Extra-high fruit content
Prepared with 85 g of fruit per 100 g.
Limited seasonal batch
Made only during the short forced-rhubarb season.
Tasting Notes
Flavour: Bright Yorkshire rhubarb with a fresh citrus lift
Sweetness: Delicate and carefully balanced
Sharpness: Lively, clean and naturally refreshing
Texture: Soft-set and spoonable
Finish: Elegant, lightly floral and fruit-led
Why Yorkshire Forced Rhubarb Makes Exceptional Jam
Yorkshire forced rhubarb is grown in darkness and harvested while the stems are young and tender. This traditional method encourages long, slender stalks with vivid colour, delicate texture and a refined flavour.
Compared with many outdoor-grown varieties, forced rhubarb can be softer, more fragrant and less coarse. These qualities make it particularly well suited to a fruit-led jam.
Because the fruit already has such distinctive character, we avoid unnecessary additions. A little Seville orange juice brings brightness and balance while allowing the rhubarb to remain unmistakably itself.
Fruit and Provenance
Fruit: Yorkshire forced rhubarb
Growers: The Tomlinson family, fourth-generation growers
Location: West Yorkshire
Season: Limited forced-rhubarb harvest
Fruit content: 85 g per 100 g
How to Enjoy It
- Spread on toast, crumpets, croissants or toasted brioche
- Serve with warm scones and clotted cream
- Swirl through Greek yoghurt, porridge or rice pudding
- Pair with shortbread, almond cake or vanilla sponge
- Use in blondies, sponge cakes, jam tarts or biscuits
- Spoon over vanilla ice cream or fold through whipped cream
Chef-crafted, small batch, preserving excellence.
Sarah’s Maker’s Note
Forced rhubarb has a wonderfully delicate character, so I cook it carefully to preserve its brightness and fragrance. The Seville orange juice is there to sharpen and lift the fruit, not to turn it into a citrus jam.
Simple Serving Ideas
- Warm gently and drizzle over pancakes or waffles
- Swirl through blondie batter with white chocolate
- Fold through whipped cream and yoghurt for a quick rhubarb fool
- Use as a filling for sponge cakes or sandwich biscuits
- Spoon into almond tartlets or over baked cheesecake
Recipe Inspiration
Rhubarb Jam & White Chocolate Blondies
The clean tang of the rhubarb cuts through rich butter and white chocolate, creating bright fruit ribbons through each soft blondie.
Rhubarb Jam Cheesecake Pots
Layer the jam with a creamy cheesecake filling and biscuit crumbs for an easy seasonal dessert.
Ingredients and Product Information
Ingredients and fruit content
Ingredients: Yorkshire forced rhubarb, sugar, Seville orange juice.
Fruit content: Prepared with 85 g of fruit per 100 g.
Artificial additives: No artificial colours or flavourings.
Allergen and dietary information
Dietary information: Suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients. Gluten-free by ingredients.
Produced in a kitchen that handles milk, soy and sulphites.
Storage and shelf life
Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Once opened, refrigerate and enjoy within three weeks. Always use a clean spoon.
The best-before date is shown on the base of the jar.
Additional information
Jar size: 200 g.
Award: Great Taste Award-winning jam.
Please note: Natural fruit fibres may occasionally occur.
British Rhubarb Jam FAQs
What does rhubarb jam taste like?
Rhubarb jam tastes bright, fresh and gently tangy. This version has delicate floral notes from Yorkshire forced rhubarb and a clean citrus lift from Seville orange juice.
What makes Yorkshire forced rhubarb special?
It is grown in darkness and harvested young, producing tender stalks with vivid colour, delicate fragrance and a refined flavour that is especially well suited to preserving.
Is British Rhubarb Jam seasonal?
Yes. It is made in limited batches during the Yorkshire forced-rhubarb season. Once the current batch has sold, it will not return until another suitable harvest is available.
How should I serve rhubarb jam?
Serve it on toast, croissants, crumpets, brioche or scones. It is also excellent with yoghurt, porridge, shortbread, almond cake, vanilla sponge, blondies and ice cream.
Can I bake with it?
Yes. Its clean acidity balances butter, sugar and white chocolate particularly well. Use it in blondies, sponge cakes, jam tarts, biscuits and cheesecakes.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. British Rhubarb Jam is suitable for vegetarians and vegans by ingredients.
Is it a good jam for gifting?
Yes. Its limited availability, British provenance and distinctive seasonal flavour make it a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys rhubarb or handmade fruit preserves.
Explore More
Read about Yorkshire forced rhubarb and the growers behind this seasonal jam.
Browse our collection of jam recipes.
Explore our current limited-edition jams and marmalades.
Learn more about our chef-led preserving method.
Browse our full collection of handmade jams.
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Mrs Pat Laskey –
Great flavour jam, the taste of the rhubarb really comes through. Good on scones, crumpets or on its own!
Viki Sanders –
Gorgeous Rhubarb jam. I knew I had buy some for my mother, she loves rhubarb. I bought a jar for myself too. Great on scones, crumpets and toast. I will be buying some more before it sells out.
Al –
Buy it while you can – it is absolutely beautiful, captures that beautiful balance of sharpness and sweetness that I love about rhubarb.
Beryl Traynor –
A tasty jam but I find it quite sweet. I would prefer it to be a little more sharp. Also, a variety with the addition of stem ginger would be lovely.
Sarah Churchill –
Hello Beryl, Thank you for your review, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the flavour of the rhubarb jam. Rhubarb can vary naturally in its sharpness depending on the season and the variety of fruit.
I do sometimes create jams that combine flavours, but for this one we decided to keep it purely rhubarb so the fruit can really shine on its own. A rhubarb and ginger combination would certainly be a lovely idea though, and I will keep your suggestion in mind for the future.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.:) Warm wishes Sarah
Susannah –
Excellent quality and extremely tasty jams, beautifully presented and make excellent gifts.
The rhubarb jam is delicious and so moreish!
Susannah –
Excellent quality and extremely tasty jams, beautifully presented and make excellent gifts.
Vivien –
Just love this rhubarb jam so delicious and different to the supermarket jams.
If you like rhubarb a definite must.
sheila martin –
Rhubarb is one of my favourites so when I saw this I ordered
straightaway delicious it won’t be here for long
Sarah is extremely talented and deserves the recognition awards she wins
nickgj61 –
Packed full of flavour, you will simply use Sarah’s jams and marmalades as your go to. Nothing else compares………
Janet Barnett –
Just opened my first pot of Rhubarb Jam. Fresh sharp rhubarb flavour. Ideal for baking and enjoying on freshly baked bread. Another winner.
Hazel –
Rhubarb is one of my favourite fruits and when I learned Artisan Kitchen had seasonal Rhubarb jam I just had to try it.
It was absolutely delicious, tangy and full of flavour.
I must say I don’t buy mass produced jams or marmalades any longer since I first tried Artisan Kitchen’s and I’ve never been disappointed. Nearly ready to purchase my next lot.
Anita –
Fantastic jam. Fresh and very tasty. First used for a strawberry and rhubarb trifle. I love that you get a note with your order thanking you for continued custom too. What a lovely gesture.
Stephanie –
Yummy flavoured jam
Brilliant service
Delia –
Never disappointed. Another jar of deliciousness
lpalmer62 –
As soon as I saw this was available, couldn’t wait to order it. I was not disappointed. Just delicious! Sweet flavour, love the texture of the jam bursting with rhubarb. As a child I used to get rhubarb fresh from the garden and dip it in sugar, the taste brought back those memories . This is now my husband’s favourite jam. Thank you Sarah. 🤩❤️
vicky.atkinson77 –
This is my favourite product I’ve tried so far. Added onto my morning yogurt is a perfect start to the day. I will definitely be ordering more.
Thank you for all your hard work 🤩
flisspencer –
Delicious as are all the jams I’ve had. The most amazing colour! The wonderfully gloopy texture makes it difficult to get just a little out of the jar, oh how tragic 😉😂
danny_coggan –
Bought for a relative, change of flavour as I’d not seen this before. I usually go for marmalades as she prefers a bit more zest than jam. The rhubarb seems to have the right mix however and is currently flavour of the month. Hopefully it will be available again next purchase.
Christin R Livesey –
The Rhubarb is absolutely delicious since my four assorted jars arrived just over a week ago I have only eaten the Rhubarb and the Lemon Lime Vanilla Marmalade and both of these have nearly all gone.
No wonder Sarah has won so many awards she really deserves her top rating awards.
I still have the another two to try the Blaisdon Red Plum Jam and Grapefruit Vanilla Marmalade but just looking at them I have no doubt I will love them…
I am so glad at last I have found the Artisan Kitchen Website as I find super market jams are far to sweet almost a synthetic taste for my liking.
Thank you … x
Kind Regards,
Christine R Livesey.
Emma chandler –
As soon as I saw this jam going live, I ordered a jar. It was absolutely delicious and aswell as a perfect match with sourdough toast, I also enjoyed a spoonful added to my morning porridge. I will be ordering again.