Rhubarb is one of the tastiest vegetables
available. This hardy and easy to grow plant comes in several different
varieties. Some plants produce very sour and tart stalks, while others are
sweet. The most common form that people are familiar with is the tart
varieties. Rhubarb is also extremely healthy for people to eat. The stalks are
rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber and calcium. This plant is also a good source
of potassium. A single cup of rhubarb only contains about 26 calories making it
an excellent choice for people on diets. The tartness in rhubarb is most often
countered with sugar. This gives the rhubarb jelly a nice combination of
flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds rhubarb, chopped
- 5 cups water
- ½ cup lemon juice
- Sugar
Directions:
Place the chopped rhubarb, lemon juice and
water in a large saucepan. Bring this to a boil and simmer for ½ hour. Pour
this into a jelly bag and let it drain for 12 hours. Now measure the juice and
pour it into a clean, large saucepan. For each 2 ½ cups of juice you will need
about one pound of sugar. Slowly add the sugar to the juice, stirring it
constantly. Bring the mixture to a boil, continuing to boil it until the jelly
reaches its settling point of 225 degrees. Pour the jelly into warm, sterilized
jars and seal.
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