Rhubarb Apple Conserve Food

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 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.

RHUBARB & APPLE CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the rhubarb, apples, vanilla and sugar together in an ovenproof dish and roast for 10 mins.
• Mix the flour and ginger, if using, together in a large bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips to create a chunky breadcrumb textured mixture. Stir through the sugar. Sprinkle the crumble topping onto the fruit and cook for a further 30-35 mins or until the topping is lightly golden brown. Serve with ice cream or custard.

APPLE RHUBARB CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix apples, rhubarb, 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl until thoroughly combined; spread fruit mixture into bottom of prepared baking dish.
• Mix quick oats, 1 1/2 cup flour, and brown sugar in a separate bowl; cut butter into the oats mixture until crumbly. Spread the oats mixture evenly over the fruit mixture. If desired, combine 2 tablespoons white sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top of the crisp.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the fruit is bubbling and thick and the topping is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes; best served warm.

RHUBARB APPLE CONSERVE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except pectin in large saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until apple is soft and beginning to turn translucent.
• Stir in pectin and return to boil; continue stirring for 5 minutes.
• Ladle into canning jars. Store in refrigerator up to 6 weeks.