STRAWBERRY RHUBARB AND VANILLA JAM

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Jellies, James & Chutneys - Preserving the Harvest. makes 2 ΒΌ pound. Variation: replace the vanilla with 2 ounces fresh ginger.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Strawberry

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 lbs rhubarb
21 ounces strawberries
4 lbs sugar
2 lemons, juice of
9 ounces liquid pectin
1 large vanilla bean, seeds scraped

Steps:

  • Cut the rhubarb into 1 inch slices. Slice the strawberries.
  • In a large bowl, layer the fruit with the sugar. Pour the lemon juice over and let sit in a cool spot overnight.
  • Scrape the fruit sugar and juice into a non-reactive pot and warm over low heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil and cook for 2 minutes then turn off the heat and stir in the pectin.
  • Return the mixture to a boil and boil for 2 minutes or until the jam has reached the setting point.
  • Remove from heat, skim off any foam and stir in the vanilla seeds.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before ladling into hot sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2995.4, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 26.5, Carbohydrate 768.5, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 742.2, Protein 5.5

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