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rhubarb jam

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Becky Tank
@Becky_Tank
Fond du Lac, WI

It's hard to find a rhubarb jam recipe without jello or other fruit. This one is easy and my favorite.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -7 Half pints

Ingredients For rhubarb jam

  • 2 1/2 lb
    rhubarb
  • 1 c
    water
  • 5 c
    white sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 box
    fruit pectin, powdered ( 1.75oz)
  • 1/2 tsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon, opt.

How To Make rhubarb jam

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    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.
  • 3
    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.
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