Blueberry-rhubarb jam
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | cups | Blueberries |
| 4 | cups | Rhubarb, chopped in 1 inch pieces |
| 1 | teaspoon | Lemon rind, grated |
| 2 | tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| 1 | cup | Water |
| 4 | cups | Granulated sugar |
Directions
In a large heavy saucepan, combine blueberries, rhubarb, lemon rind and juice and water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and simmer, very gently, for 10 minutes. Stir in sugar; increase heat to high and boil vigorously until jam reaches setting point. (218 - 220F or 103 - 104C), 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, skim off foam and stir for 3 - 5 minutes to suspend fruit evenly throughout jam. Fill sterilized jars and seal. Makes about 4 pint jars or 8 - half pint jars. Source: Canadian Living