Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your rhubarb: Wash and chop the rhubarb into one-inch pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix chopped rhubarb, sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract over medium heat.
- Cook down: Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rhubarb softens and thickens to a chunky sauce.
- Taste and adjust: Check sweetness; add more sugar if desired.
- Cool: Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or ginger.
- Mix in strawberries or apples for a delightful twist on traditional rhubarb compote.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg