Rhubarb and Strawberry go so well together and come into harvest at the same fime!

Ingredients

• 2 qts fresh strawberries
• 2 qts rhubarb
• 4 cups sugar
• ¼ fresh lemon juice
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Wash the strawberries. Remove the caps
2. Wash and cut up the rhubarb
3. Combine everything in heavy bottomed pan. Bring to a boil stirring constantly
4. Reduce heat to simmering, stirring to prevent scorching. For at least an hour until thick, possibly two hours depending on your stove
5. Remove from heat and skim
6. Fill jars leaving ½" headspace
7. Waterbath for 10 minutes