Blueberry Rhubarb Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    8 cups blueberries
    4 cups rhubarb, chopped in 1 inch pieces
    1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 cup water
    4 cups granulated sugar
Preparation
    In a large heavy saucepan, combine blueberries, rhubarb, lemon rind and
    juice and water. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, reduce heat and
    simmer, very gently, for 10 minutes.
    Stir in sugar; increase heat to high and boil vigorously until jam reaches setting point. (218 - 220 degrees F), 10 to 15 minutes, stirring
    frequently.
    Remove from heat, skim off foam and stir for 3 to 5 minutes to suspend
    fruit evenly throughout jam.
    Fill prepared jars leaving a 1/4\" headspace. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust time according to your altitude.

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