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    Rhubarb Jam With Orange and Ginger

    Published: August 2, 2018 Updated: July 2, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 39 Comments

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    Jar of rhubarb jam.

    This easy rhubarb jam recipe is a little twist on a classic with the addition of freshly grated ginger and orange. Delicious on that morning toast!

    Jar of rhubarb jam alongside some fresh rhubarb.

    Hi friends!

    Popping in today with this easy rhubarb jam recipe! 

    Why buy store-bought when you can make homemade jam?

    I make mixed berry chia jam on the regular and when rhubarb is in season, I’m all about that.

    Time is running out when it comes to rhubarb availability because the season is so short.

    I figured I better hurry up while the gettin’ was good because you’re gonna want to make this one. It’s just too darn easy not to!

    Like pretty much all jams, this rhubarb jam comes together pretty easily. I was watching The Great British Baking Show the other week and one of the contestants was baking something with rhubarb, orange and ginger. I thought what a great idea for jam! Often rhubarb jam is made with strawberries (which is lovely), but not this time!

    Because this rhubarb jam is not too sweet and a little on the savoury side (with the addition of ginger), it would be lovely with some pork chops. Of course, it’s also yummy on that morning toast!

    Ingredients for homemade rhubarb jam with orange and ginger.

    Ways To Enjoy This Jam

    There are lots of delicious ways to use this homemade jam, but some of my favourites are:

    • On toast
    • Over oatmeal
    • On a crostini (so good with ricotta cheese)
    • Use it for a peanut butter and jam sandwich
    Close-up of chopped rhubarb with sugar, orange zest and grated ginger over top.

    Tips for Making This Rhubarb Jam

    • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. That’s always my preference when making sauces or jams.
    • Stir every 5 minutes or so, so the mixture doesn’t stick or burn.
    • Don’t like ginger? Feel free to omit it.
    • Like things a little sweeter? Add a touch more sugar.
    • Do not use rhubarb leaves. Use stalks only. The leaves are poisonous.
    Jar of rhubarb jam with a spoon resting in it.

    More Rhubarb Recipes You May Enjoy

    • Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
    • Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
    Spoonful of rhubarb jam from a jar.

    If you make this homemade rhubarb jam, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Jar of rhubarb jam alongside rhubarb, orange and ginger.

    Rhubarb Jam With Orange and Ginger

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    This easy rhubarb jam recipe is a little twist on a classic with the addition of freshly grated ginger and orange.ย Delicious on that morning toast!
    5 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Condiment
    Servings 32 tablespoons (about 2 cups)
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound rhubarb, cut into ยฝ-inch chunks
    • 1 cup water
    • ยฝ cup orange juice
    • โ…” cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon orange zest
    • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

    Instructions

    • In a heavy-bottomed pot (about 12-inches in diameter) over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients. Stir.
    • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 40 to 45 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until the rhubarb has softened and the mixture has thickened.ย 
    • Once jam is done, allow to cool (jam will further thicken as it cools), portion into a storage jar, cover and store in the refrigerator. Yields about 2 cups. Enjoy!
      Note: This is a smaller batch jam and meant to be enjoyed quickly (within a few days up to a week). If wanting to can or preserve, follow proper guidelines to do so for sterilizing and sealing.

    Notes

    • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. That’s always my preference when making sauces or jams.
    • Stir every 5 minutes or so, so the mixture doesn’t stick or burn.
    • Don’t like ginger? Feel free to omit it.
    • Like things a little sweeter? Add a touch more sugar.
    • Do not use rhubarb leaves. Use stalks only. The leaves are poisonous.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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    Keyword homemade jam, rhubarb recipe

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    1. Anne|Craving Something Healthy

      August 12, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      I’ve never thought to pair rhubarb with orange. Such a great idea and I love the flavor combo you have here! I don’t usually see rhubarb late summer, but I’m on the hunt now ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 13, 2018 at 5:18 pm

        Thanks Anne! It really is a tasty pairing ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale

      August 10, 2018 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      Rhubarb Jam is one of my favorites. It doesn’t grow here where I live, but it does in Wisconsin. I always pick up jars when I visit my family there. Recently they started selling rhubarb stalks at our local grocery stores and I was so excited to see it. Now I have the perfect recipe to use them with! xoxo

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 12, 2018 at 12:59 pm

        Thank you Katie ๐Ÿ™‚ Enjoy, my friend! XOXO

        Reply
    3. Mimi

      August 09, 2018 at 9:34 pm

      Lovely. Itโ€™s not quite a chutney, but youโ€™re right, definitely not as sweet as a classic jam, which I prefer! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 12, 2018 at 12:58 pm

        Thanks Mimi ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    4. Ben|Havocinthekitchen

      August 09, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      I do love rhubarb, but I wasn’t able to make anything with it this season. I bought some twice, and it was sitting in the fridge so long, that it was about to spoil. So both times I ended up cutting and freezing it. Well, maybe its time comes in winter ๐Ÿ™‚ Love this jam! You’re right – it works beautifully with orange (I love incorporating a few drops of orange blossom water too), but ginger is something new to me. I need to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 12, 2018 at 12:58 pm

        Hope you get a chance to finally make something with rhubarb! Thanks so much, Ben ๐Ÿ™‚ The ginger really does add a somethin’ somethin’!

        Reply
    5. Laura

      August 07, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      My favorite kind of jam – easy and delicious! Rhubarb is my all-time favorite, too! Hopefully it will cool down a bit, and I can get this made! Thanks for the recipe. Pinning!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 12, 2018 at 12:56 pm

        Thanks Laura! Hope you enjoy it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Shashi at SavorySpin

      August 07, 2018 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      Dawn, I so love this! I tried making rhubarb jam over this summer and it turned out SO BAD! SO BAD! My sugar was way too low and I didn’t think og adding in that zingy orange or specialicious ginger! Gawsh, if I am lucky enough to find rhubarb before the summer ends, I’m so gonna have to give this a try! Thanks for this recipe, my friend!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 12, 2018 at 12:55 pm

        Hope you get a chance to try this one out, Shashi! Thanks so much, my friend ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      August 06, 2018 at 1:07 am

      5 stars
      I love making my own jam! Our rhubarb is just about done for this season, but I think I could harvest just enough to make a batch of jam! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    8. Thao @ In Good Flavor

      August 03, 2018 at 12:30 am

      Oh wow! This IS easy! It makes me want to make some right now. It looks so good, I think I would just eat it straight from the jar! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        Thanks Thao! Hope you get a chance to try this one out ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy weekend, my friend!

        Reply
    9. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      August 02, 2018 at 9:01 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea! It must be absolutely bursting with flavour ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        Thanks Jennifer! Sure is ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    10. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      August 02, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      What a great flavor combo Dawn! And I love the idea of pairing this jam with pork chops! Of course, slathering it on toast would be pretty delicious too! Happy almost weekend!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        Thank you Leanne! It sure would be ๐Ÿ˜‰ Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    11. Milena

      August 02, 2018 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious and what a fun way to use rhubarb. I love the addition of ginger. Bet this jam will make a really fun addition to a cheese board with seed crackers. Yum! Pinned.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Thank you Milena ๐Ÿ™‚ Oh my! That sounds wonderful! Have an awesome weekend!

        Reply
    12. Shelby

      August 02, 2018 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      I always look forward to rhubarb season! Jam is one of my favorite ways to use it. I love the addition of ginger, will definitely try this out the next time I make jam!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Shelby! Hope you like it ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    13. Katherine Hackworthy

      August 02, 2018 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Rhubarb jam is so good, such a lovely flavour. With the added orange and ginger, this sounds just perfect. Delicious on homemade scones.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Katherine! Scones? I like the way you think ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply
    14. Sues

      August 02, 2018 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      This is such a delicious idea! I always mean to cook and bake with rhubarb more often and then suddenly, summer is over. I can make this once and enjoy it all year long… Well, as long as it lasts anyway!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:06 pm

        Thanks Sues! I don’t always think of rhubarb and I don’t know why because it’s right in our garden, but I’m sure glad I did this time ๐Ÿ˜‰ Hope you get to make something with it before the season ends ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    15. Ellen

      August 02, 2018 at 10:36 am

      What a great recipe to use up a garden’s bounty of rhubarb! This would be so delicious on so many things but I could eat it right out of the jar.

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        I think I did ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks Ellen!

        Reply
    16. SHANIKA

      August 02, 2018 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Homemade Jam is the best and this looks like it’s bursting with flavor!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        Totally! Thanks so much, Shanika ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    17. David @ Spiced

      August 02, 2018 at 10:17 am

      I absolutely love homemade jams…almost as much as I love homemade breads. That works out well since they compliment each other, right? ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ve never made a rhubarb jam, but I love the addition of citrus and ginger here. This sounds like a delicious way to start the morning! Hope you have a great weekend ahead, my friend!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:05 pm

        Oh, yes – bread! Nothing like homemade! Thanks David ๐Ÿ™‚ You have a great weekend too!

        Reply
    18. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      August 02, 2018 at 9:59 am

      My heart skipped a beat when I saw rhubarb in the title of this post. Rhubarb is one of my most favorite foods EVER EVER EVER! I’m thinking paired with orange and ginger it has to be incredible. I just want to eat that whole jar with a spoon! Have a great weekend, girlie!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Kelsie! And lentils, if I remember ๐Ÿ˜‰ Have a great weekend too!

        Reply
    19. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      August 02, 2018 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I love making homemade jam Dawn. People think it’s so hard, but it’s really so easy! Love the added ginger and orange to your recipe! Bet it’s delicious! Pinned! Happy weekend!

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:04 pm

        Right? So easy! Thanks Mary Ann – appreciate it ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy weekend to you too!

        Reply
    20. annie@ciaochowbambina

      August 02, 2018 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Is there anything more comforting than homemade jam? Not in my books, there isn’t! This looks wonderful! Have a beautiful weekend, my friend! XOXO

      Reply
      • Girl Heart Food

        August 03, 2018 at 12:04 pm

        Nope! Thanks Annie! You too ๐Ÿ™‚ XOXO

        Reply

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