Thread: My Rhubarb Jam
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Old 05-23-2014, 09:06 AM
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Cecelia363
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STRAWBERY - RHUBARB FREEZER JAM

4 heaping cups chopped rhubarb into large heavy pot with VERY LITTLE water, just to cover bottom of pan. simmer until soft, WATCH CAREFULLY
2 + /- cups of chopped strawberries

measure out rhubarb and strawberries to measure exactly 4 cups total, add 1 tsp grated orange peel, stir together and set aside.

measure out 3 cups of sugar into large heavy pot, add 1 package low sugar Sure Jell and mix well, stir in 1 cup water
and bring to boil, boil for 1 minute on med - high stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in rhubarb mixture, stir 1 minute. pour into hot jars LEAVING 1/2 INCH HEAD SPACE, cap and cover jars with towel and leave on counter
24 hours. Shake gently to distribute fruit. FREEZE 1 YEAR+/- OR REFRIGERATE 3 WEEKS.
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