rhubarb jam with fruit
I got this recipe from a friend, and after the friend had also given me an abundance of rhubarb from her garden. This is a very easy jam to make. I love the added crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries in this jam.
prep time
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
8 (half pints)
Ingredients
- 6 cups - finely chopped rhubarb
- 4 cups - granulated sugar
- 1 (8 oz.) - can crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1/2 cup - chopped maraschino cherries (l just cut the cherries in half)
- 1 (6 oz.) - box strawberry gelatin
How To Make rhubarb jam with fruit
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Step 1In a large bowl, add the rhubarb and sugar; stir to coat evenly.
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Step 2Cover the bowl, and place it in the refrigerator overnight.
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Step 3The next morning, place the rhubarb mixture in a large kettle, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
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Step 4Lower the heat just a bit, and gently boil for 15 minutes (stirring constantly).
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Step 5Add the undrained crushed pineapple, the chopped maraschino cherries, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 6Turn off the stove, then add the dry gelatin powder to the kettle; mix well.
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Step 7Transfer the jam to the sterilized glass jars, and cover with the lids.
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Step 8Cool the jam to room temperature, before storing it in the refrigerator or freezer.
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Tag:
#For Kids
Category:
Jams & Jellies
Keyword:
#easy
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#rhubarb
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#gelatin
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#beginner-cook
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#strawberry gelatin
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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