Berry Rhubarb Salsa

By á-47

Makes 6 half-pints

Brighten up this salsa by stirring 1/3 cup chopped fresh strawberries and 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped mint for each half-pint at serving time.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. rhubarb, cut into 1" pieces (6 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 2 cups strawberries, coarsely chopped
• Jalapeno?

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stainless steel, enamel or nonstick heavy saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, cranberries, vinegar, and ginger. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in berries.

Ladle into hot sterilized jars.

Process in a boiling-water canner for 15 minutes.