Rhubarb Jam
By
Becky Tank
@Becky_Tank
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It's hard to find a rhubarb jam recipe without jello or other fruit. This one is easy and my favorite.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Serves:
6-7 Half pints
Ingredients
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2 1/2 lbrhubarb
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1 cwater
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5 cwhite sugar
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1 1/2 cbrown sugar
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1 boxfruit pectin, powdered ( 1.75oz)
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1/2 tspbutter
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1 tspground cinnamon, opt.
How to Make Rhubarb Jam
- Finely chop rhubarb. Do not peel. Place in a large pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes or until rhubarb is soft. MEASURE 4 1/2 CUPS rhubarb and discard any remaining rhubarb or save for another use.
- Place the 4 1/2 cups rhubarb back into the pot, stir in the pectin, and add the butter. Bring to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in all the sugar and the cinnamon. Return to a full rolling boil. Boil for exactly 1 full minute stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Skim foam. Can add a few drops of red food coloring if desired. Ladle quickly into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims. put caps on. Process in a water-bath canner for 10 minutes.
About Rhubarb Jam
Course/Dish: Jams & Jellies