Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

My parent's rhubarb plant is thriving this spring and so they gave me a cooler full of this fruit. (I think it's a fruit anyway).

Since my jelly supply from last summer has been completely depleted, I decided that jam was my first item that I would make.

I had this recipe tucked into my recipe box and thought I would try it.

I really like how there are still chunks of fruit in the finished jam. The strawberry flavor really complements the rhubarb.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam

4 cups strawberries, washed, stemmed and crushed

2 cups chopped rhubarb

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 pkg. powdered pectin

5 1/2 cups sugar

In a large saucepan, combine first four ingredients. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil hard one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim foam if necessary. Pour into sterilized jars. Seal in a hot water bath.