PINEAPPLE-RHUBARB JAM

Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam image

Rhubarb, pineapple and strawberry make an awesome jam that brings back memories of living on a farm and growing my own rhubarb. -Debbi Barate, Seward, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 7 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

5 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (about 12 stalks)
5 cups sugar
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup water
1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine rhubarb, sugar, pineapple and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 18-22 minutes or until rhubarb is broken down, stirring occasionally. Add gelatin; cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.