It’s time to bring out rhubarb recipes. Our family favorite is rhubarb strawberry crisp, you can get the recipe for it here and here. These fresh picked rhubarb {above} from the garden will be used in a recipe to make rhubarb simple syrup and delicious compote.
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Rhubarb Simple Syrup and Compote
Yield: about 2 cups compote & 3 cups simple syrup
Ingredients:
2 pounds rhubarb, diced into ½”cubes {about 4-5 cups}
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
Instructions:
1. In a medium sauce pan on high heat, combine rhubarb, sugar, and water and bring to a broil, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the fruit softens, about 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool.
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2. Strain the mixture, let it drain naturally and try not to smash the soft rhubarb pieces. Pour the liquid into a glass container, spoon the compote mixture into another container and cover each with an air tight lid. The compote can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week and the syrup for about two weeks.
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Rhubarb Compote
There are many wonderful uses for rhubarb compote. Try it spooned atop yogurt with nuts, spread over toast, or as a simple topping for ice cream and other desserts.
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Melt in your mouth vanilla ice cream served with rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries.
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It was delicious to the last spoonful.
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Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Rhubarb simple syrup is a delightful addition to drinks such as iced tea, punch, mojito, soda, and smoothies. Experiment with the syrup and a tasty, refreshing drink concoction will be the end result for you to enjoy.
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Here are two sweet/tart drinks to satisfy thirsty adults and kids, rhubarb fizz {left} with a little kick and a nonalcoholic sparkling rhubarb lemonade {right}. These pretty bubbly drinks would be a wonderful addition to serve at special occasions such as Mother’s Day brunch.
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Rhubarb Fizz
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1 ounce of gin
2-3 ounces rhubarb syrup {depending on sweet preference}
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2-3 ounces chilled sparkling wine {Prosecco}
ice, for serving
thin slices of lemon, for garnish
Instructions:
Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in an 8 ounce glass, add ice, and top off with wine. Stir gently and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
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Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2-3 ounces rhubarb syrup {depending on sweet preference}
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3-4 ounces chilled sparkling water {seltzer/club soda}
ice, for serving
sliced lemons, for garnish
Instructions:
Combine syrup, and lemon juice in an 8 ounce glass, add ice, and top off with sparkling water. Stir gently and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
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Love to hear from you…share with us your favorite rhubarb recipes.
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