Rhubarb & Orange Jam Recipe

Ingredients:

3 lb (1.4 kg) rhubarb
3 lb (1.4 kg) sugar
Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
2 thin-skinned oranges

Method:

Chop the rhubarb into 1" (2.5 cm) lengths.
Put alternate layers of rhubarb and sugar in a bowl. Add the lemon rind and juice. Cover and leave overnight.
Boil the oranges whole in water for about 1 hour.
Cut the oranges into small pieces, discarding any pips and add to the rhubarb. Stir well.
Place in a pan, bring slowly to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Boil rapidly until setting point is reached.
Remove the scum and leave to cool slightly. Pot into warm sterilized jars and seal whilst still warm.

Makes about 5 lbs (2.5 kg) of jam.

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