Best Rhubarb Plum Jam Recipes

HOLIDAY PLUM RHUBARB PRESERVES

Steps:

• In a large pan combine the everything but the sugars.
• Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
• When it has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer, partly covered, stirring often, for about 15 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender.
• Slowly pour in the sugar, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
• Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar completely.
• Reduce heat to medium and allow mixture to simmer gently, uncovered, stirring often and reducing heat further as the mixture thickens - about 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove the mixture from the heat and skim off any foam and discard cinnamon sticks.
• Pour into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Remove air bubbles.
• Adjust the caps.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Make sure tops of jar are cover by an inch of water.
• Cool at room temperature and store in your cabinet.
• Chill after opening.

RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and water. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thick. It will thicken more as it cools.
• Ladle into hot sterile jars, and seal with lids and rings. Store opened jars in the refrigerator.