Easy Apple Rhubarb Jam Recipes

EASIEST RHUBARB JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Put a saucer in the freezer.
• Heat rhubarb and lemon juice over medium heat.
• Increase the heat and boil for 10 minutes. Add pectin and boil for another 10 minutes.
• Now add the sugar and boil for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until a little jam congeals on the saucer (from the freezer).
• Boil some water to rinse the jars and lids just before filling them. Pour hot jam into the jars and close immediately.
• You can let the jars cool and keep in the fridge or process them so that they're safely sealed.

EASY APPLE RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan mix together the rhubarb, apples, sugar, water and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or until the fruit is soft. Stir in the pectin and boil for 5 minutes.
• Ladle into sterile jars, wipe rims with a clean cloth or paper towel, and seal with new lids. Process in a bath of simmering water for at least 10 minutes, or as recommended by your local extension if you are at a high altitude. Store unopened jars in a cool dark place. Refrigerate jam after opening.

RHUBARB & GINGER JAM

Steps:

• Wash the rhubarb under cold running water and slice into 2cm pieces. Tip into a large ceramic or plastic bowl and add the jam sugar, lemon zest and juice, and chopped stem ginger. Finely grate the peeled ginger directly over the rhubarb.
• Stir the mixture thoroughly, cover loosely with cling film and leave to one side for about 2 hrs to allow the sugar to dissolve into the rhubarb juices. You may need to stir the mixture occasionally to encourage this process along.
• Pop a few saucers in the freezer. Scoop the fruit and all the sugary juices into a preserving pan and set over a medium heat. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved, and bring to the boil. Continue to cook at a fairly swift pace until the rhubarb is really tender and the conserve has reached setting point - this should take about 10-15 mins.
• To test for a set, drop ½ tsp of the jam onto a cold saucer, leave it for 30 secs, then gently push it with the tip of your finger. If the jam wrinkles the setting point has been reached. If not, continue to cook for a further couple of minutes and test again.
• Remove the pan from the heat and leave to one side for 2-3 mins before pouring into sterilised jars. Seal immediately and label with the date once completely cold.

RHUBARB FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a medium-sized pot over low heat, combine the rhubarb, 3/4 cup of sugar and water. Stir constantly until all of the sugar is dissolved, or about 5 minutes.
• Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the rhubarb pieces fall apart. When the compote is about as thick as applesauce, turn off the heat. This process might take 15 to 20 minutes.
• Taste the mixture and add additional sugar if you desire more sweetness. Keep in mind, though, that the sour flavor is part of what is special about rhubarb. If you do add additional sugar, return the pot to the stove and cook over low heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the jam from the stove and let it cool off to room temperature before using or storing it.