Sunshine Rhubarb Juice Concentrate
Sunshine Rhubarb Juice Concentrate
Ingredients
- 12 cups sliced rhubarb
- 4 cups water
- Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- In large pot, combine rhubarb, water, lemon & orange zests and bring to a boil.
- Stir constantly over medium high heat. Reduce heat, cover and boil gently until rhubarb is soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and orange juice.
- Pour into dampened jelly bag or strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth set over a deep bowl. Let drip for at least 2 hours, undisturbed.
- In clean, large pot combine rhubarb juice and sugar. Heat to 190° F. Stir to dissolve sugar, but do not boil. Remove from heat and skim off foam.
- Ladle into hot jars, leave ¼-inch headspace, clean rim, place lids and screw bands.
- Place jars in prepared canner, with jars completely under water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to maintain gentle boil and process for 20 minutes*.
- Turn off heat and remove canner lid. Allow jars to sit in canner for 5 minutes before removing.
- Set jars on rack or towel out of drafts and allow to cool. Remove screw band, label and store.
Notes
Yield: About 4 pint jars