Rhubarb & vanilla jam
Homemade jam doesn't have to be just a summer treat with this sweet-sharp seasonal recipe
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Difficulty and servings
Makes 3 x 1lb jars
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 - 30 mins
Plus cooling time- 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.
Sterilising jars
Wash your jars in hot, soapy water, then leave in a low oven to dry completely. Keep them warm. Alternatively, run the jars and lids through a hot dishwasher cycle, then let them dry.
44 kcalories, protein 0g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, sugar 12g, salt 0 g
Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2010.
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http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/251611/
Difficulty and servings
Makes 3 x 1lb jars
Preparation and cooking times
Prep 10 mins
Cook 25 - 30 mins
Plus cooling timeIngredients
- 1kg rhubarb , weighed after trimming, cut into 3cm chunks
- 1kg jam sugar (or 1kg caster sugar plus 1 x 8g sachet pectin - we used Tate & Lyle)
- 2 vanilla pods , halved lengthways
- juice 1 lemon
44 kcalories, protein 0g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 0g, sugar 12g, salt 0 g
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