I contemplated doing this post for the Family Recipes post. Just one problem. It is a new family recipe. So I don't think I am going to let this one count. It can be a memory for me though. It can also be something my children can have for their future remembrance. What does this have to do with family?
Well, mom gave it to me. :o) But is it is a new recipe to her and she got it out of the Better Homes and Gardens new cookbook edition I gave her for her birthday in April. It will become a family recipe because it is awesome, easy to make and Chris likes it! I'm sure Justin will too. Chris has already taken a jar home and Justin will be getting his jar soon.
I used mom's jam in my Strawberry Tart recipe. The photos here are of the jam I made yesterday morning. This is such a simple recipe. It has only 4 ingredients and takes very little time. It made about 8 cups of jam all together. If you have never made jam because you thought it was too time consuming or hard to do, then you really need to try this recipe. It is also a great way to use rhubarb that is in season right now!
Raspberry Rhubarb JamAdapted from Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook
6 cups fresh rhubarb, diced
3 to 3-1/2 cups sugar (the original recipe calls for 4 cups. I used 3-1/2 and it probably could go with just 3 and still will be sweet)
2 cups raspberries
1 package raspberry jello (do not use sugarfree)***
Mix the rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan. Let sit for 15 minutes, stirring often.
After 15 minutes, cook rhubarb and sugar mixture on low burner until rhubarb is soft. It will look very liquidy. Add 2 cups of raspberries. I'm sure strawberries would work here also (slice strawberries before measuring). Cook mixture until it begins to thicken, stirring often.
Remove mixture from heat and stir in jello mixture. You can set aside to cool, or immediately pack in jam jars. Once jam has cooled in jars you can store jars you won't be using soon in your freezer.
***The only jello I had that was not sugar free was strawberry jello. Even though I used raspberries I still went with the strawberry jello and it taste just as good as mom's. :-)
I am so ready to make jam! I have my jars sitting, waiting patiently for some farm fresh berries!
ReplyDeleteYours looks DELICIOUS!
I can see why this would turn into a family favourite Shelby:D
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful jam!! I really enjoy making jam and make several batches every summer. What GREAT photos!!
ReplyDeleteI have the perfect recipe to use this jam in!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that jam would be mighty tasty on top of a bagel. Yummy looking!
ReplyDeleteI great use of rhubarb! I've yet to have the courage to use them.
ReplyDeleteVery appetizing and color jam :)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to try it for my breakfast, surely it's delicious.
As you guess I adore berries and it's an interesting combo with the rhubarb!
Cheers!
Gera
HoneyB, that jam looks so good! Oh my!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good! I found some rhubarb growing in one of my gardens this year...probably compliments of a friendly bird!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try it!
Did you or Grumpy take that big bite out of the toast? :) Makes a very pretty jam.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I love how easy it is to make, now we have no excuses!
ReplyDeleteI have four rhubarb plants. I hope they are still thriving when I get home so I can make this jam and some other treats!
ReplyDeleteyum yum yum. My goal this summer is to make at least 1 jarred item.
ReplyDeleteI am suddenly craving a peanut butter and jam sandwich.
I love the idea of the jello in this jam. I gotta try it! So it's a freezer jam? No processing, just freeze? Thats way to easy. I'm on the lookout for rhubarb!!! And raspberrys. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful--and I know just what you mean about new family recipes. Could you just add sugar to sugar free jello?
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Is it worth making jam from scratch. There's lots of yummy jams you can buy from the store...I'm grappling over the idea
Yummy, this would be a real hit with me!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments!
ReplyDeleteLinda, my dad came over and planted two plants at my place yesterday afternoon! I'm excited for next year now!
Granny, that is my big mouth that chomped into that toast. Do you really think Grumpy would be willing to take a bite and then let me photo it? ha ha. ;)
Laura, I'm not positive why they say not to use sugar free but the recipe specifically states not to use it. It could be because of the gelatin part? I don't know for sure. I did a quick internet search but haven't come up with an answer yet. If someone else has that answer though, please feel free to let us know!
Oh, I'm so excited! I think this is a jam recipe I can do and have success with! Thanks for sharing! It just might be a new family recipe for us!
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Looks delicious! I was going to make this Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp (a recipe from a book I was reading), but rhubarbs didn't pop up in time til right after the Memorial Weekend.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: did you do anything special to jarring the jam in order for it to last?
Looks positively wonderful! I made some strawberry jam last year, but may have to try this recipe and includ rhubarb this year... yum!
ReplyDeleteLove this jam - my husband is a huge rhubarb fan, I'll have to make this for him.
ReplyDeleteHomemade jam is the best!
ReplyDeleteThis looks yummy and not intimidating at all...love the idea of rhubarb jam!
ReplyDeleteI'm giving this a try. And would give my kids with bread at tiffin for school. They would just hug me for this.
ReplyDeleteThe half bite slice on the image is really tempting me to go and give a bite before its all over. A new preparation that I've learnt from you and I'm sincerely planning to throw a kitty this week end. so that I can invite all my good friends and prepare the Jam for them as a surprise
ReplyDeleteI have never made jam, but would love to have a few jars of this in our fridge. My husband is a big fan of rhubarb, so this would be very popular in our house.
ReplyDeleteCanning is such a great way to save especially when you have a garden. A friend of ours just canned a huge tomato crop this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYears ago we had several fig trees in our back yard and would can up some preserves, they were always great to have year round.
This jam looks like a great one too!
Bon appetit!
CCR
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Looks like a delightful treat for breakfast or a snack:)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy. Thanks for the craving!
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I love anything raspberry! This jam makes me want a cream cheese toast spread with raspberry!
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I made this and found the raspberry jello made it TOO sweet for my tastes.
ReplyDeleteExperimenting Jams - I did say in my post that I would cut more sugar myself if I made it again. You can cut the sugar more to reduce sweetness if its too sweet for you.
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