rhubarb freezer jam

Name: Rhubarb Freezer Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cup(s) chopped rhubarb; 5 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) water; 1 small can crushed pineapple drained (I used a 20 oz. can); 1 - 6 ounce(s) strawberry jello (large box) or 2 small 3 oz. boxes

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Kim Campbell

Youngstown, OH

Updated on Mar 20, 2012

I am not sure what my Grammie loved more? ....rhubarb or zucchini. But I know she and Grandpa grew both in the garden every year. I have had my share of rhubarb pie and jam when I was younger but now I am the one preparing the goodies. This jam has wonderful tart flavors of rhubarb & pineapple along with sweet flavors from the strawberry jello. I am so glad I have Grammie's recipe for Rhubarb jam! This is so delicious on a slice of toasted bread, waffles, pancakes or even some vanilla ice cream.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Canning/Preserving

yield this made 6 1/2 pints for me

Ingredients

5 cups chopped rhubarb
5 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 small can crushed pineapple drained (I used a 20 oz. can)
1 - 6 ounces strawberry jello (large box) or 2 small 3 oz. boxes

How To Make rhubarb freezer jam

Step 1

Gather you ingredients to make your jam.

Step 2

Cook rhubarb, sugar and water until it comes to a boil. It should about 7 - 10 minutes. (I used a potato masher to mash up the rhubarb just a little. It does break down fast though and doesn't need much mashing.)
Step 3

Add drained pineapple and cook 5 more minutes. Remove from stove and add jello, stirring till it is dissolved.
Step 4

Put into sterilized jars and place the lids on. I let my jars rest on the counter for about an hour and then stored them in the freezer.
Step 5

I am pleased to say, that I added a 20 oz. can of drained pineapple and the jam still set up.
Step 6

Label your jars and make sure you put a date on them. This jam will be good in the freezer up to a year and once opened good only for 1 month.
Step 7

Nephew Brendan taste testing jams, jellies, preserves and marmalades. He and his brother Noah especially loved this jam.
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