Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam (2)
List of Ingredients
1 qt Fresh strawberries
6 1/2 c Sugar
1 lb Rhubarb
1 Pouch liquid pectin
1/4 c Water Recipe
Remove caps from strawberries. Crush berries, one layer at a time. Trim (do not peel) rhubarb. Thinly slice or chop stalks. Add water. Cover and simmer 2 minutes or until soft. Add to the prepared strawberries.
Measure 3 1/2 cup of prepared fruit. If it measures slightly less, add water.
Place measured fruit in a 6 or 8- quart saucepan.
Measure sugar exactly and set aside. Open liquid pectin and set the pouch upright in a cup.
Stir sugar into prepared fruit. The saucepan must be no more than one-third full to allow for a full rolling boil.
Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Stir in pectin at once. Quickly skim off foam with a large metal spoon.
Immediately ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4- inch space at top. With a damp cloth, wipe jar rims and threads clean.
Immediately cover jars with hot canning lids. Screw bands on firmly.
Place jars in a boiling water bath, carefully setting jars on rack in canner of boiling water. Cover canner and return water to a boil; boil 5 minutes.
Remove jars from canner and let cool. Check seals and store in a cool, dry place.
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