Strawberry Rhubarb Orange Honey Jam Recipes

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, ORANGE, HONEY JAM

Steps:

• Dice rhubarb and place in pan with a little water over medium heat and cook until tender.
• Slice strawberries in quarters and then mash slightly and add to pan with rhubarb.
• Add lemon juice and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce eat and cook for about 20-30 minutes. Mixture will start to get thick.
• Add orange juice, zest, and cinnamon to pan and stir together. Continue cooking.
• In separate bowl, combine honey and pectin. I use sage honey, but clover would be good as well. You want to use a light colored honey.
• Add honey/pectin to the jam mixture and stir. Cook for about 5 more minutes.
• Remove from heat and fill jars to 1/4" of top. Recipe makes eight 8oz. jars.
• Wipe rims clean and screw on 2-piece lids.
• Submerge sealed jars into hot water at 200 degrees (or boiling) for 10 minutes. You will hear a "pop" sound once jars are removed from water - that is when the lids are sealed. Let cool on your kitchen counter.

STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Dice rhubarb and place in pan over medium heat with 1/2 cup lemon juice.
• Slice strawberries in quarters and then mash slightly. Measure out 5 to 6 cups of mashed berries and add to pan with rhubarb.
• Stir. Let mixture come to a boil.
• In separate bowl, mix together 2 cups sugar and 5 teaspoons pectin.
• Add sugar/pectin mixture to the strawberry and rhubarb pan.
• Stir together and let come to a boil - turn down heat and let cook for about 25 minutes.
• Remove from heat and fill jars to 1/4" of top. Recipe makes six 8oz. jars.
• Wipe rims clean and screw on 2-piece lids.
• Submerge sealed jars into hot water at 200 degrees (or boiling) for 10 minutes. You will hear a "pop" sound once jars are removed from water - that is when the lids are sealed. Let cool on your kitchen counter.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Toss together the sugar and the rhubarb, and let the mixture sit for about ten minutes.
• This will draw the juice out of the fruit.
• Once the sugar is dissolved, put the mixture in a pan and bring it to a boil.
• When the rhubarb has softened, add the gelatin and stir until it's completely dissolved.
• Allow the jam to cool completely, then transfer it into mason jars.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• Cut rhubarb into 1/2 inch pieces. Hull strawberries and cut in half.
• Place rhubarb, strawberries, sugar and lemon juice into a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Let sit for 20 minutes. Add tapioca and let sit another 20 minutes.
• Slowly heat mixture to a simmer and cook at a very low simmer for about 45 minutes, testing for consistency of jelly after a spoonful is refrigerated. (you may need to continue simmering until it reaches this consistency).
• Cool and refrigerate.