Rhubarb Raz Jelly Recipes

RHUBARB/RAZ JELLY

Steps:

• Place rhubarb and sugar in enamel or stainless steel bowl (I use an 8 qt. stainless steel cooking pot), mix well, cover, and let stand overnight.
• Next morning, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly, for ten minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in jello.
• Fill hot, sterilized jars to 1/2" from top.
• Place seal on jar, and tighten ring.
• Turn jar upside down on towel-covered surface for about 15 min.
• Turn jar right side up, to cool, and seal to set and pop.

RHUBARB JELLY AND/OR RHUBARB SYRUP

Steps:

• I juiced the rhubarb using a Back to Basics steamer/juicer, which really simplified things, but if you don't own one simply grind the rhubarb in a food processor or grinder. Strain through a jelly bag, reserving 10.5 cups of juice.
• In a very large pot or dutch oven, add sugar and food coloring and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Allow to sit a few minutes and skim off foam.
• Pour hot into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust caps. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• FOR SYRUP: To use up any remaining juice, add 1 cup of sugar to every 1/2 cup of juice. Boil until sugar is dissolved. Can be preserved in jars as the jelly or put straight into the refridgerator.

RHUBARB JELLY

Steps:

• Grind the rhubarb in a food processor or grinder. Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place rhubarb in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid measures 3-1/2 cups. Pour juice into a Dutch oven; add sugar and, if desired, food coloring. , Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add pectin; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; let stand a few minutes. Skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with hot water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

RHUBARB JELLY

Steps:

• prepare juice by placing rhubarb and water in a large stainless steel saucepan on high heat.
• bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
• pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth, then tie up the rhubarb pulp into a "bag" and hang to drip overnight.
• clean jars, lids and rings in hot, soapy water. put jars in cannng kettle and bring to a boil. put lids and rings in a bowl of very hot water.
• measure juice. you should have 850 mL, if not add water to reach desired amount.
• combine juice and sugar in a large stainless steel saucepan, mixing well.
• add butter, to reduce foaming.
• bring juice and sugar to a full rolling boil over high heat.
• add liquid pectin, squeezing pouches until totally empty.
• continue to boil for 1 full minute, then remove from heat.
• skim foam from jelly.
• pour into 250 mL jars to 1 cm from rim, wipe tops if necessary.
• seal with lid, tighten ring fingertip tight.
• bring canning kettle back to a boil, process for 10 minutes.
• remove from water and place on a towel to stand for 24 hours. Enjoy!