Comments on: Rhubarb & Ginger Jam – prize winning, no pectin recipe! https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/ No more drab food, only fab food! Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:14:15 +0000 hourly 1 By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042344 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:14:15 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042344 In reply to Debbie.

Awesome Debbie, that’s so wonderful to hear. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback:-)

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042343 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:13:09 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042343 In reply to Denise clarke.

So glad you like the jam Denise and a great tip to use a grater.

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By: Debbie https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042338 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:33:06 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042338

In reply to joanne stanke.

This was as simple to make as the recipe implies. I did triple the recipe and yes, it did take longer to reach setting point as advised, but not that much longer.
They are now sitting in their jars at the back of my cupboard (got to finish eating last year’s recipe first) After tasting – well, you’ve got to right? I definitely prefer this recipe to previous ones. Thank you for sharing!

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By: Denise clarke https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042333 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:04:46 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042333 In reply to Christine Paeglow.

Iv made this jam great recipe, I grate my crystallised ginger
Better than chopping and quicker to do

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042124 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:31:58 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042124 In reply to Louise.

Hi Louise, I say in the recipe at the bottom of the page to stir constantly during the rolling boil. The colour of the jam is as per the photographs. Rhubarb tends to go brown when cooked unless you use pink forced rhubarb which stays pink. See my Rhubarb and Gin Jam here: https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/simple-rhubarb-gin-jam/

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042122 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:23:38 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042122 In reply to Pat.

Yes you would have needed a little more but I’m sure your jam is delicious:-)

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By: Pat https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1042062 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:42:20 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1042062

In reply to Camilla.

I’ve just made this today. I only had stem ginger in syrup, so I used that instead. I think I probably should have increased the amount of ginger to compensate, but, hey, we’ve already had a slice of bread with the ‘still warm’ jam & it was yummy. I’ve already got orders from my adult kids for it. Thanks.

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By: Louise https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1041914 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:11:26 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1041914 In reply to Camilla.

How do you stop the mixture at the bottom of the pan burning when it is at rolling boil? Do you stir it constantly? Does the rolling boil affect the colour? Thank you

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1041792 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:39:47 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1041792 In reply to Christine Paeglow.

Awesome Christine:-) Finely chopping the crystallised ginger shouldn’t be hard?

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By: Christine Paeglow https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1041732 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:57:18 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1041732

In reply to MaryBeth Mailhot.

This is delicious. The hardest part was mincing the ginger!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1041061 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:01 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1041061 In reply to Sarah.

Hi, the flavour will deepen over time. I would not attempt to add anything to jam once made.

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By: Sarah https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1040980 Sun, 17 May 2026 03:03:55 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1040980

In reply to Camilla.

Delicious jam but I will also double the ginger next time I make it. Do you think I could add more ginger to the jam that I have already made?

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1024429 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:34:41 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1024429 In reply to joanne stanke.

Hi Joanne, in the UK and indeed most of Europe, this is how we make jam. The sugar acts as a preservative and the jam will be safe to eat for many years. But I would never tell anyone what they should do and if people prefer to process then they can do that.

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By: joanne stanke https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1024410 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:50:13 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1024410 do you have to process the jars? if so, how long?otherwise how does it stay ok for a year on the shelf?

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1020833 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:29:27 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1020833 In reply to MaryBeth Mailhot.

Awesome MaryBeth, so glad you like the recipe and made it your own. Love that you also think scales are more efficient and inexpensive, just need to convince everyone else across the pond now:-)

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By: MaryBeth Mailhot https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1020799 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:49:58 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1020799

Love, love, love this jam! I do double the ginger, because we love it and reduce sugar to 300. Needs a little longer to set, but works. For my fellow cooks in the US, just get a scale! Inexpensive and makes life much more efficient.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1018952 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:11:49 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1018952 In reply to Deb.

Hi Deb, I think you’ve got confused (happens to the best of us)! My opening comments say that there is no pectin not sugar. All my jams have sugar in them so I would never say that they didn’t.

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By: Deb https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1018831 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:49:34 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1018831 You said there was no sugar in your beginning comments. Yet there is sugar in the recipe!!!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1017727 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:11:04 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1017727 In reply to john.

Hi John, my recipe uses dried crystallised ginger not the stem stuff from a jar so you’re all good:-)

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By: john https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1017634 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:52:56 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1017634 g,day i am going to make some of this jam today . i am in country queensland australia .where i am i can only get crystallised ginger the dried stuff not the stem type which i think is in a syrup so that will change the weight a lot . any idea on how much of the dried crystallised ginger to use , my thoughts are because it will be a lot lighter not being in a syrup i would use about half that weight . i am doing a triple recipe by the way ..
thanks johno

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011865 Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:44:48 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011865 In reply to Eden.

So happy to hear this Eden. I won’t tell your friends if you don’t LOL:-) I’m sure you’ll get around to making them some though!

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By: Eden https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011839 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:31:15 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011839

I have a bumper crop of rhubarb, so I doubled the recipe, thinking I’d have extra to give away. And then I tasted it and thought “nope, no way, this All Staying With Me” Delicious. The instructions were also clear and easy to follow. Maybe I’ll make more to share… or squirrel away for later.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011631 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:07:09 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011631 In reply to Denise.

Awesome Denise, so glad you like my Rhubarb & Ginger Jam:-)

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By: Denise https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011621 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:39:59 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011621 ]]>

Made it, ate it and loved it…….didn’t change a thing ❤️

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011620 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:18:15 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011620 In reply to Christine.

I have never heard of Haskap berries so have never made jam with them. I imagine you could substitute some rhubarb for berries but would advise using a digital thermometer as the time to reach setting point (105C) would be affected.

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By: Christine https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011616 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 14:35:47 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011616

I love your recipe as is, but I’m wondering if I add some haskap berries, would this still work similarly? I would really appreciate your recommendation, many thanks!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011441 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:05:48 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011441 In reply to Christine.

That’s wonderful Christine, so glad you had success and great to put your own twist on the recipe. Your pairings sounds utterly yummy:-) I hope you try some more of my jam recipes now you’ve taken the plunge!

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By: Christine https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011439 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:54:33 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011439

This was my first time making jam and it turned out wonderfully following your instructions! I added 1/4 tsp of ground cardamom because I really find it compliments the taste of rhubarb. The jam is perfectly sweet (not too sweet) and such a lovely colour. I’ve been enjoying it with baked brie, in a cheese and greens quesadilla or a yoghourt bowl. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011291 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:28:00 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011291 In reply to Drew Antcliff.

Awesome Drew! I’m currently trying to think of which preserves to enter into my local Parish Show this summer:-)

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By: Drew Antcliff https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011281 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:45:55 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011281

Hi thx for the recipe. I also got second place at our local show with this recipe. It tastes amazing.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011046 Sun, 12 May 2024 22:09:12 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011046 In reply to Karen.

So glad you like the jam Karen. If you triple the recipe it will take a lot longer to reach setting point so best to use a digital thermometer and aim for around 105C before testing for set.

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By: Karen https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1011032 Sat, 11 May 2024 19:56:10 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1011032 I just made this and it is heavenly!!
I’m going to triple it for all my friends.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010738 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:18:50 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010738 In reply to Marie-France LeBlanc.

A pleasure! Happy jam making. Do let me know how you get on:-)

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By: Marie-France LeBlanc https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010737 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:55:28 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010737

In reply to Camilla.

Ok awesome! Thanks so much for the quick reply. I’m looking forward to this weekend project. Have a great day!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010736 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:44:03 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010736 In reply to Marie-France LeBlanc.

Hi Marie-France, yes you can use frozen fruit in any jam recipe. I would just leave the frozen rhubarb, sugar etc to soak for maybe an hour or 2 extra.

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By: Marie-France LeBlanc https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010735 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:32:31 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010735

Good morning! I’m on the hunt for a recipe to use up my frozen rhubarb. Would I be able to use it for this one? It’s looks sooo yummy

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By: Suzanne https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010460 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:54:21 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010460 This looks so good! What a great combination of flavors!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010376 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:26:27 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010376 In reply to Emma.

I just leave it but there’s no harm in stirring if you want to.

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By: Emma https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1010370 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:44:55 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1010370 When you add the ginger, sugar and lemon juice to the rhubarb do you stir it through or just leave it on top and let it sit for a few hours? Does it make a difference? Am excited to try making this, never made jam before!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006575 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 13:44:20 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006575 In reply to Pamela Emeny.

So very glad you liked it Pamela. It actually got me 2nd prize at Parish Day recently and I may have licked the spoon at the end as so good:-)

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By: Pamela Emeny https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006569 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:37:01 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006569 Just made my first batch absolutely delicious,couldn’t wait to try had to scrape pan and have on a slice of bread mmmmm.will make again.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006469 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 22:29:48 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006469 In reply to Aadil Desai.

That is a shame. I have a Pumpkin & Ginger Jam too but perhaps they don’t grow in your part of the world either.

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By: Aadil Desai https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006467 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:53:00 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006467

Looks like something I’d love to try out once I get my hands on to some rhubarb stems. Just looked up some websites and grocery shopping delivery apps in my city and found one selling it for ₹80 for 200 gms but the delivery charges were ₹450 which totally put me off! No way could I be paying more than five times the cost of the product for delivery! Will wait till I find another option to buy it without such exorbitant delivery charges. Till then I’ll make some other jam with ginger as it’s my favourite!

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006448 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:39:54 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006448 In reply to Mary.

Thank you for taking the time to comment Mary, so glad you like the recipe:-)

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By: Mary https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006440 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:40:16 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006440

Delicious jam! We both love it…will definitely make this recipe again.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006332 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 22:30:12 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006332 In reply to Jeannette.

Hi Jeannette, we don’t water bath our jams in the UK so after ladling into hot jars we jut screw the lids on immediately and as the jar cools a vacuum is formed which seals the lid closed. If you prefer to water bath then you’d need to follow your jar manufacturer’s instructions as it’s not an area I know anything about.

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By: Jeannette https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1006331 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 19:22:45 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1006331 When you say “seal immediately” are you referring to processing in a water bath? If not, would you please elaborate on the process from ladling into jars to cooling jars? Thanks

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1005445 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:35:51 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1005445 In reply to Jo.

So glad you like the recipe Jo, I only ever used jam sugar once and wasn’t keen on the set LOL:-)

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By: Jo https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1005433 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:03:11 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1005433

I am so glad I stumbled across this recipe. I have made it a couple of times now and am about to make it again today. It is my absolute favourite jam! I do tend to use jam sugar, so I get a firmer set, but that’s just personal preference. Thank you so much for sharing this, Camilla.

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By: Camilla https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/rhubarb-ginger-jam-no-pectin/#comment-1002589 Fri, 27 May 2022 14:12:45 +0000 https://www.fabfood4all.co.uk/?p=18844#comment-1002589 In reply to Penny.

Yes, I’m sure that will be fine:-)

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