Grandma Joys Rhubarb Conserve Food

RHUBARB CONSERVE

Steps:

• Added rhubarb, water, ginger, raisins, almonds, lemon and orange rind to a large pot. Stir. Add pectin to pot and stir. Place pot on high heat and stir until it comes to a hard boil.
• Stir in sugars, bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Skim off foam. Cool 5 minutes to prevent floating fruit. Ladle into sterilized glass jars and process for your altitude.

GRANDMA JOY'S RHUBARB CONSERVE

Steps:

• The original recipe calls for the oranges and the lemon to be put whole through a grinder. I use a food processor.
• Mix all ingredients well in a large stock pot.
• Boil for 20 minutes.

GRANDMA'S RHUBARB JELLY

Steps:

• Cover and cook rhubarb in water over low heat until tender (about 15 minutes).
• Cut candy orange slices (gumdrop type) into rhubarb.
• add lemon and cook slowly--stirring frequently--till thick.
• Pour into jelly jars.
• Grated lemon peel can also be used to enhance flavor.

GRANDMA'S RHUBARB RELISH

Steps:

• Chop rhubarb and onions in small pieces.
• Add sugar, vinegar and spices.
• Boil till tender over medium heat.
• Stirring every few minutes so it doesn't stick to bottom of pot.
• Seal hot in sterilized jars and process for 15 minutes in a canner. Label jars.
• Cooking time is a guesstimate. Cook until rhubarb and onions are very soft.

RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY CONSERVE

Steps:

• Heat sugar and water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan, stirring constantly. Stir in rhubarb. Boil gently about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Stir in strawberries, walnuts and raisins. Heat to boiling; boil gently 5 minutes. Quickly skim off foam.
• Immediately pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims of jars; seal. Cool on rack 1 hour. Store in refrigerator up to 2 months.