Homemade Christmas gifting: Rhubarb Jam

Posted on 16 December, 2019

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to feel differently about gift-giving.

Or maybe it’s because as you get older, you no longer need ‘stuff’. Or maybe it’s because you start to appreciate the little things more.

Gift-giving doesn’t mean you have to go out and spend lots of money to make someone feel special.

There is something about receiving a handmade or home-baked gift all wrapped up with a beautiful gift tag. It has thoughtful written all over it!

Here is the first in a series of recipes you can whip up quickly and easily. Perhaps consider doubling the recipes so you get more bang for your buck and get all your gifts done in one hit!

RHUBARB JAM

Ingredients

• 500g trimmed rhubarb, washed and chopped into 8cm lengths
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 500g caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method

Together in a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Cover and leave overnight to infuse.

Transfer the mixture to a large saucepan and place over medium to high heat. Bring to a gentle boil.

Cook, stirring for about 25 – 30 minutes or until the jam jells when tested. You can do this by placing 1 teaspoon of the jam on a chilled plate and place in the freezer for 1-2 minutes. To test, lightly push the jam with your finger and if the surface goes wrinkly, it is ready.

Spoon the hot jam into dry, clean jars. Seal and turn upside down for 2 minutes. Turn upright and put aside to cool.

Photography: Tim Bean

This recipe has been adapted from Taste.com.au