Grandmas Rhubarb Jelly Recipes

GRANDMA'S RHUBARB JELLY

Steps:

• Cover and cook rhubarb in water over low heat until tender (about 15 minutes).
• Cut candy orange slices (gumdrop type) into rhubarb.
• add lemon and cook slowly--stirring frequently--till thick.
• Pour into jelly jars.
• Grated lemon peel can also be used to enhance flavor.

GRANDMA'S STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Crust Preparation:
• Using 2 pastry blenders, blend the flours, sugar, shortening, butter and salt. Whisk the egg, vinegar and water in a 2-cup measure and pour over the dry ingredients incorporating all the liquid without overworking the dough. Toss the additional flour over the ball of dough and chill if possible. Divide the dough into 2 disks. Roll out 1 piece of dough to make a bottom crust. Place into a pie dish. Put dish in refrigerator to chill.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Filling Preparation:
• Mix the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, tapioca, flour, zest and juice of lemon, dash of cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix well in a large bowl and pour out into chilled crust. Dot the top of the filling with the butter. Brush edges of pie crust with egg white wash. Roll out the other piece of dough and place over filling. Crimp to seal edges. Brush with egg white wash and garnish with large granule sugar. Collar with foil and bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Decrease temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for an additional 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling starts bubbling. Higher altitude will take 450 degrees F and 400 degrees F respectively. Also, you can use a pie bird for extra decor. Let cool before serving.

GRANDMA'S STEWED RHUBARB

Steps:

• Place the rhubarb, sugar, cloves, and lemon juice into a large stockpot over low heat. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb begins to release its juice, soften, and break apart, about 10 minutes. Turn up the heat, bring the rhubarb mixture to a full rolling boil, and stir in the gelatin mix until the gelatin powder has dissolved. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, and sweeten to taste with honey.

RHUBARB JELLY

Steps:

• Grind the rhubarb in a food processor or grinder. Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place rhubarb in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid measures 3-1/2 cups. Pour juice into a Dutch oven; add sugar and, if desired, food coloring. , Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add pectin; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; let stand a few minutes. Skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. Place jars into canner with hot water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

GRANDMA'S RHUBARB RELISH

Steps:

• Chop rhubarb and onions in small pieces.
• Add sugar, vinegar and spices.
• Boil till tender over medium heat.
• Stirring every few minutes so it doesn't stick to bottom of pot.
• Seal hot in sterilized jars and process for 15 minutes in a canner. Label jars.
• Cooking time is a guesstimate. Cook until rhubarb and onions are very soft.

GRANDMA ETHEL'S RHUBARB CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
• Stir rhubarb, white sugar, and 2/3 flour together in a bowl; pour into prepared baking dish.
• Mix 1 cup flour, butter, and brown sugar together in a bowl until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over rhubarb mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and bubbling, about 1 hour.