Oriental rhubarb jam recipe

1 lb Rhubarb finely chopped
1/2 ts Five spice powder
Dash hot pepper sauce
3 c Granulated sugar
1/4 c Chopped candied ginger
3 tb Lemon juice
In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, five spice powder, ginger, hot pepper sauce and lemon juice; blend well. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil, skim off foam and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture becomes transparent and thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars; seal. Makes about four 6 ounce jars.