I'm back and feeling much much better. Yesterday I still had a bit of a lump in my throat, but today I'm good. I thought I had made it past flu season unaffected, but of course I got hit with the worst of all.... the spring sickness. argh.
Anyways. Despite spending most of my time on the couch feeling sorry for myself I did manage to get up and do a couple projects. The first I want to share I did yesterday. Here's how it goes:
Me: wow.... there is still so much rhubarb... I feel bad just leaving it out there unused.
Deb (Boyfriends Mom): Well.... you could make another dessert.
Me: No... that last one was amazing, but I want something different.... just not sure what.
Deb: How about rhubarb jam.
Me: WHAT? YUM! I would have never thought of that!
In an excited rush I searched the internet for a recipe and ended up chooseing the 'cheater jam' method. I call it 'cheater jam' because it uses Jello. Yeah I know. Not the best for you, but jam is a treat anyways so what the heck.
So here my friends is the best rhubarb jam. It's sweet and tart and so so GOOD!
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EASY STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB JAM
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5 c. rhubarb, diced
3 c. sugar
1 sm. pkg. strawberry Jello
Combine the diced rhubarb and sugar and let stand overnight.
Next morning simmer this mixture for 10-15 minutes. Stir in
package of Jello. Pour into jam jars and freeze when jam
cools.
*Makes 3 jelly jars full
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Enjoy!
Jennalou
P.S. Yes family... you will be getting some!
Looks delicious ~ happy to hear you are feeling better!
Posted by: Shannon | May 31, 2008 at 04:41 PM
mmm yummy! I never considered making jam. I am going to have to try that today.
Posted by: vol25 | May 27, 2008 at 01:25 PM
What a lovely post. As someone who has just finished a range of jam jar covers I love your love of JAM!
Cherry xoxox
Posted by: Cherry Menlove | May 27, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Awesome! I'll be staying at my mom's house in a couple of weeks, so will be sure to make this...yum.
Posted by: Lauren | May 23, 2008 at 12:07 PM
Wow... that´s sounds yummy!I like rhubarb too!
You got yesterday my order of your beautiful bag pattern?
Posted by: Steffi | May 22, 2008 at 02:57 PM
excellent! i'm so planning on making some rhubarb jam this summer, i can't believe you did it already!
Posted by: julia | May 22, 2008 at 10:45 AM