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Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 c. prepared fruit (1 qt. ripe strawberries and 1 lb. rhubarb)
  • 2 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. butter
  • 1 box Sure-Jell for lower sugar fruit pectin

Method

  • Clean jars.
  • Keep lids hot until ready to use.
  • Thoroughly crush cleaned berries, one cup at a time.
  • Measure 2 cups berries into 6-quart saucepot.
  • Chop rhubarb finely.
  • Measure 2 1/2 cups into saucepot.
  • Measure sugar into separate bowl.
  • Mix 1/4 cup sugar from measured amount and fruit pectin in small bowl.
  • Stir fruit pectin mixture into fruit in saucepot.
  • Add butter.
  • Bring mixture to full, rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in remaining sugar.
  • Return to full, rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.