If you find yourself short on strawberries or rhubarb, don’t panic! You can totally skimp on one of them — just remember to hit that magical number of 10 cups of fruit. So, if you’ve got a strawberry shortage, toss in some extra rhubarb, and vice versa. Just think of it as a fruity balancing act, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Wash the rhubarb and then dice it into small pieces
Wash your strawberries and cut
Combine sugar and Clear Jel in a large stock pot. Add water. Stir. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Add water if it becomes too thick.
Stir in lemon juice. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add Strawberries & Rhubarb
Fill quart jars leaving 1 1/2" headspace
Wipe the rims of the jars with a paper towel. Place the rings and lids on the jars finger tight.
Process in water bath canner for 30 minutes
