What to do with the May/June rhubarb harvest!?
Ingredients as a measure:
Rhubarb (peeled and chopped) – 700g
Red onions (Peeled and chopped) – 230g
Apples – 230g
Raisins- 175g
Light brown sugar – 175g
Cider vinegar – 350ml
Salt – 2tsp
Cinnamon – 1tbsp
Ginger – 1tbsp
Ingredients as a proportion:
Rhubarb = Constant
Onions = Apples = Rhubarb/3
Sugar = Raisins = Rhubarb/4
Vinegar = Sugar*2
Salt = Vinegar*0.04
Cinnamon = Ginger = Vinegar*0.02
Instructions:
Put all the ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring throughout.
Once ready, put into jars to preserve.