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Rhubarb Jelly

Here's how you make Rhubarb Jelly
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  • Servings: 64
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 64 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 cups fresh rhubarb, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 lb.)
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Jello strawberry flavor gelatin (one 3-ounce package You can use other flavors as well)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water. Rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.

  • Step 2: Mix rhubarb, sugar and water in large saucepan. Cook on high heat 2 min. or until sugar is dissolved, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook an additional 12 to 15 minites or until mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

  • Step 3: Add jello and stir until dissolved. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.

  • Step 4: Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Turn jars upside-down. After 5 min., turn upright. Cool and you will hear the tops start to pop. Store opened jelly in refrigerator.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Canning jars and lids.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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