Rhubarb Jam Using Freshtech Jam Jelly Maker Recipe 375

RHUBARB JAM - USING FRESHTECH JAM & JELLY MAKER RECIPE - (3.7/5)

Steps:

• 1. Start freshTECH Canner, add water to water level, place 4 - 250ml jars in canner, select 'Pre-Heat', then start.(12 minutes) 2. Wash rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. 3. Sprinkle Certo Pectin over bottom of freshTECH Jam and Jelly Maker. 4. Add prepared rhubarb, lemon juice and butter. 5. Press 'jam' button - ADD 5 MINUTES TO COOK TIME. 6. When 4 beeps sound, add sugar and place lid on pot. 7. When cooking is complete (about 21+5 minutes) ladle into prepared jars, leaving 1/4" headspace, add lids and place in canner. 8. Canner - select 'Jams & Jellies' and recipe 1, then start. (28 minutes) 9. Wait 30 minutes before starting a second batch (Jam & Jelly Maker must cool)

SURE.JELL RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Chop unpeeled rhubarb finely. Place rhubarb and water in 4-qt. saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 2 min. or until rhubarb is tender. Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups prepared rhubarb into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
• Stir pectin into prepared rhubarb in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

RHUBARB & VANILLA JAM

Steps:

• Put a small plate in the freezer. Put the rhubarb into a preserving pan or your largest saucepan with the sugar and halved vanilla pods. Heat gently, stirring, until all the sugar has dissolved, then squeeze in the lemon juice and increase the heat.
• Boil for about 10 mins, skimming off the scum as you go (the fruit should be soft). Test for setting point by spooning a little onto your chilled plate. After 1-2 mins, push your finger through the jam - if the surface wrinkles it is ready, if not, keep cooking for 2-min intervals, testing in between. (Or if you have a sugar thermometer it should reach 105C)
• Once the jam is ready, let it cool for about 15 mins before ladling into warm sterilised jars and sealing. Will keep for 6 months in a cool, dark place.