My rhubarb is getting out of hand :D

I've decided to make some jam but can't find a recipe (actually, I can't find my cookbooks )  Does anyone have a good recipe for me to try? :)

Not tried this myself but it sounds delicious http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/rhubarbandorangejam_3576.shtml
Dont forget to send me a jar :D :D :D

Thanks, I'll try it out tomorrow and let you know if it's any good. ;) There might just be enough left to send you a jar (or 2) after I've tried it :D

Hi Lindylou, here's one I found in mum's old recipe book for rhubarb and ginger jam.

4lb rhubard washed and cut up
3lb sugar
Lemon juice (sorry, she doesn't say how much)
2 tsp ground ginger or 1oz bruised root ginger tied in muslin
Put rhubarb and sugar in a bowl and leave to stand overnight.  Put in a pan, add lemon juice and ginger, bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 10-15 mins. until the jam sets when tested.

Jax :)

If you've got tons of the stuff it freezes well, I don't even blanch it. Just chop into chunks, bag it up and sling it in the freezer. I love rhubarb we are having some tonight for pudding. :-)

I went to the shops today to get some loaf sugar, as stated in the rhubarb and orange recipe. I couldn't find it. Does it have another name?

Thanks for the recipe Jax, I might give it a go tomorrow (day off work :) )

Wouldn't preserving sugar do?

I think its an old receipe and they had sugar loaf in the "olden days" :D :D :D but I think its just preserving sugar  I had another thought about what you can do with your excess - you can make rhubarb wine :D :D :D I think ive got a receipe for it, let me know if you want it. 

Linda,

If you've got loads of rhubarb, bung some my way please....I love the stuff...especially crumbles.  :D  :D  ;)

Christine

I've got tons of the stuff - and I'm the only one that eats it. That's why I thought of making jam.

I remember drinking a VERY small glass of rhubarb wine and not being able to stand up a few years ago. :D Maybe I should try it again :D :D :D

Christine, if you're at Tay Valley next Sunday I'll bring some for you. ;) But watch the hips, too much crumble can play havoc you know :D

Ah - ha but I have dropped 1 size you know...now back into those size 12's!  :D

I well remember size 12. I'm still putting on the weight. 3 years ago I was a size 10. Now I'm a 14. And rising