Rhubarb Rosemary Jelly

Makes ~3 cups

Ingredients
1 pound trimmed rhubarb
1 3/4 cups water
3 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
two 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin

Sterilized jars and lids

Directions

1. Cut enough rhubarb crosswise into 1/2-inch slices to measure 3 cups.
2. In a 4-quart kettle bring rhubarb, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, vinegar, and rosemary to a boil and simmer 15 minutes (rhubarb will disintegrate).
3. While rhubarb is simmering, in a small bowl sprinkle gelatin over remaining 1/4 cup water and let soften 1 minute.
4. Remove kettle from heat and stir gelatin mixture into rhubarb mixture until gelatin is just dissolved.
5. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a large bowl, gently pressing on solids, and discard solids.
6. Skim off any foam and immediately pour jelly into sterilized jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.
7. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened cloth and seal jars with lids. Cool jars completely. Rhubarb rosemary jelly keeps, chilled, 2 months.

Note: This jelly is a delicious alternative to the traditional mint jelly served as an accompaniment to roasted meats such as lamb or turkey.