Rhubarb Jam

[andy06shake]

I’ve got a fair yield of Rhubarb from the garden this year, and I'm planning on making Jam with it.

For those who've done it before, any tips or tricks for getting the texture and set right?

Should I pair it with another fruit or keep it pure?

Any tips appreciated, lessons learned, things to avoid?

Would love to hear your experiences!

[BeTheGoddess]

You can use tomato's, and rhubarb has enough sugar in it the tomato's wont be testable.

But yeah tomato has been used as an ingredient by many... it works.

[quintessentone]

I've never simmered down rhubarb into a jam so I have no idea what the texture would turn out to be (why am I thinking of boiled down okra to a slimy texture?). One thing for sure, it's a great time to make a large batch then experiment with adding other fruits and/or veggies into many different types of jams for storage or just for fun.

[Oldcarpy2]

Why not make some infused Gin and/or Vodka?

Prick some rhubarb, parboiled, put in a sterilised jar, add couple of tablespoons of caster sugar, add spirit, put lid on and shake.

Leave in a dark place for three weeks, no more or the fruit will soak it all up then strain etc voila!

I use some bashed up Rhubarb and Custard sweets if no Rhubarb.

Great for Xmas.

[BeTheGoddess]

Why not make some infused Gin and/or Vodka?

Prick some rhubarb, parboiled, put in a sterilised jar, add couple of tablespoons of caster sugar, add spirit, put lid on and shake.

Leave in a dark place for three weeks, no more or the fruit will soak it all up then strain etc voila!

I use some bashed up Rhubarb and Custard sweets if no Rhubarb.

Great for Xmas.

Rhubarb, blood oranges and ginger. Because we need marmalade beyond xmas and shit.

[andy06shake]

Why not make some infused Gin and/or Vodka?

Prick some rhubarb, parboiled, put in a sterilised jar, add couple of tablespoons of caster sugar, add spirit, put lid on and shake.

Leave in a dark place for three weeks, no more or the fruit will soak it all up then strain etc voila!

I use some bashed up Rhubarb and Custard sweets if no Rhubarb.

Great for Xmas.

That sounds like a good idea. 

Cheers.

[Oldcarpy2]

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[Ray1990]

I've never used Rhubarb before, the main thing is Pectin levels and rhubarb is apparently low in it. This is why jam is usually paired with apple or some other fruit high in pectin.

You can buy pectin extract and silver spoon sells Pectin fortified sugar specifically made for jam. You can probably use other plant based thickeners too such as cornstarch or xanthan gum.

[Oldcarpy2]

Try Rhubarb and Orange Marmalade?


For sausages and bacon, with brown sauce, of course.

[DontTreadOnMe]

Rhubarb, blood oranges and ginger. Because we need marmalade beyond xmas and shit.

That sounds AWESOME!