Rhubarb, Ginger & Vanilla Pod Jam

This jam is absolutely delicious and is made from rhubarb, fresh & stem ginger and a vanilla pod.  It is perfect for toast and goes extremely well with scones and clotted cream - it also makes a wonderful gift!
Servings: 2 yield(s)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 500 g rhubarb (cut into 1cm rounds)
  • 500 g jam sugar
  • 40 g fresh ginger (peeled & grated)
  • 40 g stem ginger in syrup (drained & finely chopped)
  • 1 lemon (zest & juice)
  • 1 vanilla pod
Instructions
  1. Place a plate in the fridge - this is used to test that the jam is ready.
  2. Place all the ingredients into a large heavy based pan over a high heat and stir well. Stir continuously for 10-15 minutes.
  3. To test that the jam is ready, remove the plate from the fridge and drip some of the jam onto the chilled plate. It should ripple if you put a spoon through it. If it is not ready continue to boil for a further 5 minutes until it is ready.
  4. Remove the vanilla pod from the pan, and our the hot jam into sterilised jars, seal tightly and label. Enjoy! Makes 2 x 450 g jars.