We Be Jammin'... Mint Cherry Rhubarb Jam

Mint Cherry Rhubarb Jam

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Yield: 5 half pints

Ingredients

* 5.5 cups of rhubarb (chopped)

* 2 cups of pitted cherries

* 3 cups sugar

* 3 lemons (juiced)

* 1 small bunch of mint

Instructions

1. In a large-sized, non-ionized pot combine rhubarb, cherries, sugar, mint, and lemon juice. Stir to make sure sugar coats everything. Set aside for 30-45 minutes.

2. Heat pot over low-medium heat and bring to a bubble. Bubble for 7-10 minutes until rhubarb has broken down. Boil for an additional 2 minutes.

3. Remove mint.

4. Ladle jam into hot sterilized jars leaving approx. 1/4 inch headspace.

5. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings (finger tight). Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

6. Remove jars from canner, let cool atop a folded towel on the counter for 12-24 hours.