Mother's Day gifts in the making...

(I realized after I labeled all the jars... that I

spelled Rhubarb WRONG...oops! Oh well, the Mom's won't care.)
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Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

2 lbs. Rhubarb, diced

2 lb. strawberries, hulled and diced

6 cups sugar - ugh!

1 green apple grated

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Cover cut rhubarb with half of the sugar

and let stand 1 to 2 hours.

Crush strawberries & mix with remaining sugar

and combine with rhubarb. Place mixture

over low heat until sugar is dissolved,

then boil rapidly, once boiling stirring

frequently to prevent burning.

Cook until thick, approx. 15 min.

Pour hot mixture into clean jars,

this recipe made 6 (13oz.) jars,

turn upsidedown & cool completely.