rhubarb merlot jam

Fairbanks, AK
Updated on Aug 6, 2011

Fall in Alaska and I have an abundance of rhubarb! We had some left over Merlot in the frig that no one liked and I thought it would be interesting to mix the two...WOW! It came out great! I can't wait to make more now!

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yield Makes about 1 1/2 pints total.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 cup merlot of your choice (i used kenwood vineyard))
  • 3 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 package certo jell pectin

How To Make rhubarb merlot jam

  • Step 1
    Cook chopped rhubarb in a heavy sauce pan with the merlot over low-medium heat until the rhubarb is soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Step 2
    Add the sugar and bring to a rolling boil (boils even when stirred)stirring occasionally.
  • Step 3
    Add pectin and bring back to a boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute.
  • Step 4
    Remove from heat, skim off any froth that may have developed and quickly ladle into sterilized jars.
  • Step 5
    Make sure the lips are clean and place warm canning lids. Secure the band on each jar and invert the jars on a counter - cover with a towel to keep warm. In about an hour you can turn them right side up again. You should hear the plinking of the jars sealing soon after. Enjoy!!

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