Rhubarb Plum Jam Food

PLUM AND RHUBARB CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Place plain flour and cold cubed butter into a large mixing bowl. Rub the butter into the flour using your finger tips until well mixed and like breadcrumbs. Set to one side.
• In a separate large mixing bowl mix together the sliced plums, chopped rhubarb, 150g Demerara sugar, ground ginger and mixed spice. Stir until the sugar and spice fully coats the fruit.
• Next transfer the fruit mixture to an ovenproof dish or cast iron pan. Spread the fruits out to cover the base of the dish. Scatter the crumble mixture over the top of the fruit. Then sprinkle the remaining 50g of sugar evenly over the top of the crumble.
• Place the plum and rhubarb crumble in the centre of the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown.

RHUBARB JAM - RHUBARB JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Put chopped rhubarb and sugar in a glass or stainless steel bowl, stir and allow to sit until the sugar is dissolved and there is lots of juice. This can be overnight in the fridge or several hours on the countertop.
• Put into a stainless steel pot (other pots such as cast iron, enamel, copper, or aluminum will react with the ingredients and discolour the jam) over medium high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the rhubarb has broken down, about 30 minutes.
• Let cool, and transfer into jars.
• Rhubarb Jam will keep in the fridge for around three weeks. I didn't process this recipe, but it could be done on a large scale if you have a ton of rhubarb.

RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and water. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thick. It will thicken more as it cools.
• Ladle into hot sterile jars, and seal with lids and rings. Store opened jars in the refrigerator.

HOLIDAY PLUM RHUBARB PRESERVES

Steps:

• In a large pan combine the everything but the sugars.
• Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
• When it has come to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer, partly covered, stirring often, for about 15 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender.
• Slowly pour in the sugar, stirring constantly to avoid sticking and burning.
• Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar completely.
• Reduce heat to medium and allow mixture to simmer gently, uncovered, stirring often and reducing heat further as the mixture thickens - about 20 to 25 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove the mixture from the heat and skim off any foam and discard cinnamon sticks.
• Pour into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Remove air bubbles.
• Adjust the caps.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Make sure tops of jar are cover by an inch of water.
• Cool at room temperature and store in your cabinet.
• Chill 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 & VANILLA JAM

Steps:

• Put a small plate in the freezer. Put the rhubarb into a preserving pan or your largest saucepan with the sugar and halved vanilla pods. Heat gently, stirring, until all the sugar has dissolved, then squeeze in the lemon juice and increase the heat.
• Boil for about 10 mins, skimming off the scum as you go (the fruit should be soft). Test for setting point by spooning a little onto your chilled plate. After 1-2 mins, push your finger through the jam - if the surface wrinkles it is ready, if not, keep cooking for 2-min intervals, testing in between. (Or if you have a sugar thermometer it should reach 105C)
• Once the jam is ready, let it cool for about 15 mins before ladling into warm sterilised jars and sealing. Will keep for 6 months in a cool, dark place.