Rhubarb Strawberry Raspberry Jam Recipes

RASPBERRY RHUBARB JAM RECIPE | FOOD STORAGE SERIES

Steps:

• To begin you need fresh raspberries, and rhubarb.
• Raspberries do not need to be crushed, as they will mix well during the cooking process
• The rhubarb should be cut into very small pieces. Smaller than regular chunks you would put into a pie.
• Prepare your jars and lids according to canning directions and have them ready to go.
• Begin heating the water for the water bath in your canner.
• In a large sauce pan combine Raspberries, rhubarb, butter, lemon juice, and sure jell pectin.
• Stir constantly
• Heat until it comes to a rolling boil.
• Add sugar
• Return to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly
• Remove from heat
• Skim off any excess foam
• pour into prepared jars leaving ⅛" from rim
• Wipe edges of jars
• Apply lids to an exact fit
• Process jars of jam in a water bath according to your elevation needs.
• Remove Jars and place upright on a towl to cool completely.
• After Jars are completely cool check lids to ensure they have sealed by pressing the middle of the lid with finger. If the lid springs back the jar has not sealed. It will need to be refridgerated and is not shelf stable.

RASPBERRY RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and sugar; cover and refrigerate overnight., Place saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Meanwhile, rinse six 1-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., Stir in gelatin and pie filling into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool., Fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

RHUBARB RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Combine rhubarb, sugar, raspberries, and lemon juice in a large pot. Let sit until sugar begins to dissolve, about 5 minutes. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Add raspberry-flavored gelatin; stir until dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove jam from heat.
• Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and place jars 2 inches apart into the water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until completely cool, about 2 hours. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight. Store in a cool, dark area.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Place rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, fruit pectin, and butter into a large kettle over medium heat. (Butter is optional but helps keep jam from getting too foamy). Stir the fruit mixture to help the juice start to form, and add sugar, about 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and the juice is starting to simmer. Turn up heat to medium-high, bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, and cook and stir for 1 minute. Skim off any foam that forms.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. With a jelly funnel and a soup ladle, pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. To help the jam set, don't move or touch the jars until cooled. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Toss the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, lemon zest and juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan to combine, then mash slightly to release some of the berry juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the mixture to macerate and the sugar to dissolve. Meanwhile, place a small plate in the freezer to chill; this will be used to test the doneness of the jam.
• Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. (See Cook's Note for flavor additions.) Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low, stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the jam becomes thick and syrupy, about 1 1/2 hours. To test doneness, place a small amount of the jam onto the chilled plate and freeze for 2 minutes. Drag your finger or spoon through the jam. If the jam holds its shape and thickness, remove from the heat. If it's runny, continue to cook and test again in 5-minute increments. Once the jam has reached the right consistency, transfer to jars and cool completely before storing, covered tightly. Jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Rinse the rhubarb and slice it into 1/2-inch pieces. You should have roughly 5 cups.
• Hull the strawberries and rinse them under cold running water. Let them dry and then slice thinly. You should have 4 to 5 cups of sliced strawberries.
• In a large, nonreactive pot , combine the prepared strawberries and rhubarb with the granulated sugar. Stir to combine. Cover the pan and let it stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
• Place seven clean, half-pint jars in a large canning kettle and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat to low to keep the jars hot while you prepare the fruit.
• Place the lids and rings in a saucepan; cover with water and bring to a simmer. Keep the lids in the hot water until you're ready to seal the jars.
• Add the lemon juice to the fruit and place the pan over medium-high heat. Attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Make sure the tip of the thermometer does not touch the bottom or side of the pan.  Bring the fruit to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the jam reaches 220 F, stirring frequently. When the jam reaches about 216 F, begin stirring even more frequently to prevent scorching.
• Remove the jam from the heat and skim off any foam. Stir for a few minutes and then ladle the jam into the hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims and threads with dampened paper towels. Carefully place the lids on the jars and screw on the rings. Don't over-tighten the rings and keep the jars upright.
• Place the jars on the canning rack and lower them into the canning kettle. If the water is not at least 1 inch above the jars, add more hot water. Bring the water back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pan; boil gently for 10 minutes. If you are working at an altitude of over 1,000 feet, see the table below.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let the jars stand in the water for 10 minutes.
• With tongs, remove the jars to a rack to cool (upright) completely. If any jars did not seal, refrigerate them and use right away.

RHUBARB RASPBERRY JAM, LOWER SUGAR

Steps:

• If you want to remove the raspberry seeds, read the blog post for instructions. However, I don't do it, too much trouble.
• Start by preparing your jars. I had enough jam to fill 4 large jars, if your using smaller you will probably need about 8. Wash and sterilize them, including the lids, and place them on a clean kitchen towel until ready to fill.
• Clean and chop the rhubarb into small pieces.
• Place the rhubarb in a very large pot, bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until soft, stirring from time to time.
• In the meantime mix 100 g/ 3.5 oz of the sugar with the pectin in a jar. Place the lid on and shake very well to ensure that everything is mixed well. (Note)
• Add the raspberries to the rhubarb pot and puree the mixture with an immersion blender. Add the sugar-pectin mixture, mix very well and bring to a boil while stirring continuously.
• When it starts to boil, set the timer and cook for 3 minutes while stirring all the time.
• Add the rest of the sugar, bring to a boil again and continue boiling for another 2 minutes while stirring all the time.
• Transfer immediately to the prepared jars.
• Can the jam if desired. Either in a canner or in a waterbath.

RHUBARB-RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Bring rhubarb, raspberries, sugar, lemon zest and juice, and salt to a boil in a heavy pot, stirring often. Cook, continuing to stir often, until bubbles slow, foam subsides, fruit rises to the top, and jam sticks to a wooden or metal spoon when lifted from mixture, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Let cool completely, about 2 hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 1 month, or freeze up to 3 months.

RHUBARB, STRAWBERRY, RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Slice the strawberries and rhubarb if using fresh fruit. Set aside.
• Mash and cook raspberries till they're soft and juicy. Strain through several layers of cheesecloth. Twist into a ball and SQUEEZE to get all the juice. Scrape the outside to get all the pulp. You don't need clear juice since this is jam. Skip this step if you don't mind the seeds.
• Put the strawberries, rhubarb, raspberries or strained juice and sugar in at least a 5 qt pan. Add water if needed to prevent scorching.
• Bring to a gentle simmer and cook to 220F on a candy/jelly thermometer or test for jelly by putting a couple of tablespoons on a saucer and letting it cool. Stir frequently.
• Ladle into hot canning jars. Cover with hot lids and bands.
• Process in a water bath for 20 minutes.
• Remove and allow to cool. Listen for the "pops".

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Place the strawberries and rhubarb in a large microwave-able bowl. Sprinkle fruit with sugar and toss evenly. Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes.