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Rhubarb And Raisin Relish

By Karon Grieve 3 Comments

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Spring is in the air and rhubarb is on the ground and in the shops. That lovely rosey pink hued veggie that carries poisonous greenery but a tender, sweet yet tart heart. I love rhubarb, memories flood my mind of piping hot rhubarb and custard for school lunch, one of our favourite puddings and so much better than spotted dick!Rhubarb isn’t just for sweet things though, this Rhubarb and Raisin Relish is a fruity, savoury treat.

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Use rhubarb in lots of ways

Nowadays I like to use rhubarb for all sorts of things, from jams and jellies to curds and relish. I thought I’d share this tasty rhubarb and raisin relish with you today because it fits in so well with the weather we are having here.

On the one hand we are being blessed with some wonderfully sunny and warm spring days, but on the other some days we seem to be living in a cloud, shrouded in mist with a chill in the air. It is all a bit of a mix and match situation and this recipe fits the bill just perfectly.

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Spring meets winter

This is a comfort food relish boasting dried fruits that speak of the colder months and winter-time preserves. At the same time it boasts fresh spring-time rhubarb that has a lightness of taste. Just like our weather, it is neither one thing nor the other, but unlike the weather this is a good marriage and not something to moan about.

Serve it any way you like

This is a relish equally at home nestled beside sausages and mash to be enjoyed by the fireside on a chilly night, or to be slathered on an open sandwich with cold cuts and salad leaves and enjoyed sitting in the sunshine on a spring afternoon.

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Here’s how to make your rhubarb and raisin relish

Ingredients;

  • 400g/14oz rhubarb
  • 2cm/3/4 “ fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 60ml/2 ½ fl oz red wine vinegar
  • 60ml/2 ½ fl oz water
  • 100g/3 ½ oz raisins
  • 3 cloves
  • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
  • 2 allspice berries
  • 2cm/3/4 “ grated cinnamon
  • 200g/7 oz sugar

 Method;

  • Crush the spices well and add them to the sugar.
  • In a heavy based pan slowly heat the sugar and spices along with the water and vinegar. When the sugar has dissolved raise the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces about 2cm/3/4 “ big.
  • Add add these, plus the grated ginger (you can use a half teaspoon of powdered ginger if you don’t have any fresh available) and raisins to the liquid in the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • It will thicken as it cooks.
  • When ready you should be able to drag your spoon through and leave a clear trail on the base of the pan.
  • Carefully spoon the hot relish into 2 sterilised jars and pop on the lids.
  • Store in the fridge and once opened use within 3 weeks.

 Hope you enjoy this winter/spring recipe.

Karon x

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Rhubarb And Raisin Relish

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: condiments
Author: Karon Grieve

Ingredients

  • 400 g/14oz rhubarb
  • 2 cm/3/4 “ fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 60 ml/2 ½ fl oz red wine vinegar
  • 60 ml/2 ½ fl oz water
  • 100 g/3 ½ oz raisins
  • 3 cloves
  • ¼ tsp grated nutmeg
  • 2 allspice berries
  • 2 cm/3/4 “ grated cinnamon
  • 200 g/7 oz sugar

Instructions

  • Crush the spices well and add them to the sugar.
  • In a heavy based pan slowly heat the sugar and spices along with the water and vinegar. When the sugar has dissolved raise the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces about 2cm/3/4 “ big.
  • Add add these, plus the grated ginger (you can use a half teaspoon of powdered ginger if you don’t have any fresh available) and raisins to the liquid in the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • It will thicken as it cooks.
  • When ready you should be able to drag your spoon through and leave a clear trail on the base of the pan.
  • Carefully spoon the hot relish into 2 sterilised jars and pop on the lids.
  • Store in the fridge and once opened use within 3 weeks.

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Comments

  1. marjlock says

    March 25, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Like the recipie

    Reply
  2. Linda Bailey says

    April 16, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Just found you. Wanting to print recipes but print page will not stay up.. any suggestions.

    Reply
    • Karon Grieve says

      April 18, 2019 at 8:44 am

      I’m putting in a new recipe plugin this week so that should sort things out for you. Sorry about the glitch.
      K x

      Reply

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