Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #30 on: August 29, 2012, 10:47 »

What is oxalic acid and how does it affect the jam please Aunt Sally?

It's the stuff in rhubarb that gives you a tummy ache and ........   :wub:

I stop picking it at the beginning of June when the toxic oxalic acid builds up in the stems.


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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #31 on: August 29, 2012, 11:02 »
Oh blimey  :ohmy:
I've been using it since it first sprouted from my daughter's lottie. Had no idea about the oxalic acid but what do you do with it for rest of season then? She only has 2 crowns but this year she has been picking about 4lbs of it at a time.

p.s. yes thanks did check your ingredients for jam - sorry should have said I used jam sugar first batch but still didn't want to set and thats when I had to boil it again and it lost its colour so next batch used ordinary sugar and powdered pectin. No idea why 1st batch wouldn't set. Sometimes jam making can be very frustrating  :unsure:
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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #32 on: August 29, 2012, 11:05 »
Oh blimey  :ohmy:
. Had no idea about the oxalic acid but what do you do with it for rest of season then?

you leave it alone, it deserves a rest, to build itself up ready for next year  :)

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #33 on: August 29, 2012, 11:30 »
Thanks so much for info - I'll let my daughter know about the rhubarb and leaving it to rest. Should she still pick the sticks and just compost them or just leave them attached?

I have only just discovered rhubarb this year for jam making so all the advice and info is really appreciated  :)
« Last Edit: August 29, 2012, 19:45 by Aunt Sally »

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #34 on: August 29, 2012, 11:58 »
Thanks so much for info - I'll let my daughter know about the rhubarb and leaving it to rest. Should she still pick the sticks and just compost them or just leave them attached?

Leave than attached to build up the roots for next year !!!!

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #35 on: August 29, 2012, 12:01 »
Tate and Lyle Pectin is great to keep by in your cupboard.  Saves a lot of faffing with apples :D

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #36 on: August 29, 2012, 12:18 »
Tate and Lyle Pectin is great to keep by in your cupboard.  Saves a lot of faffing with apples :D
:lol: very true

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #37 on: August 29, 2012, 18:41 »
Right, well I've made it and this batch tastes just as good as the first!

I used a jam thermometer (spelling..??) and didn't turn it off until it was definitely on the JAM line. It's appears to be setting fine. (also used jam sugar) I'm NO expert in making jam but I've made this twice and LOVE the rich rhubarb and custard flavour. Shop bought jam just tastes of sugar but homemade jam still has the fruit flavours all captured in the jar along with the sweetness. (my mouth is watering just writing this)

So, as an amateur jam maker and a jam showing virgin I will be pleased as punch when I pop this on the show table on Saturday morning. I just hope the judge likes rhubarb  :lol:

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #38 on: August 29, 2012, 19:32 »
Well done Claire - and sorry again from trampling all over your thread.
I only started making jam last year and only found the rhubarb & vanilla recipe this year like yourself. Did you do the saucer test to see if it was setting?

Fingers crossed for the show, I'm sure it will go well.
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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #39 on: August 29, 2012, 19:49 »
Did you do the saucer test to see if it was setting?


I do !

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #40 on: September 03, 2012, 21:21 »
2ND!!!!!!!!

YIPPPPEEEE!!!!

(definitely going to stop flooding the the site with my show pictures now Aunty, sorry)

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #41 on: September 03, 2012, 21:44 »
Keep posting those winner pictures.

« Last Edit: September 03, 2012, 21:47 by Aunt Sally »

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #42 on: September 04, 2012, 08:01 »
Well done Claire  :D
I've never been to one of these shows let alone entered one. I love your jam jar - where did you get it from?
What happens at the shows - I presume they taste everything and then decide on the winners. You should be very proud and I would be posting photos everywhere  :happy:

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #43 on: June 28, 2014, 13:11 »
Ive just made this but didnt have the patience to let it steep overnight.  Looking forward to breakfast now, although I think being quite sweet ( the jam, not me), it might lend itself better to teatime scones. Mmmm with cream !

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Re: Rhubarb and Vanilla Jam - for Clairebeau
« Reply #44 on: June 28, 2014, 13:27 »
Hope you're enjoying it :D



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