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Easy Rhubarb Compote

By Deborah L Melian

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This Easy Rhubarb Compote recipe is made with fresh rhubarb with a hint of cinnamon and the perfect topping for many desserts.

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If someone were to ask me what I thought was the most underused produce in the fruit and vegetable aisle, I would have say it’s rhubarb.

Be sure to check out my fun but informative podcast on WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO – CENTRAL TIME – FOOD FRIDAY “CELEBRATING RHUBARB SEASON” HERE: https://www.wpr.org/food-friday-celebrating-rhubarb-season

Why? Maybe because of it’s tart taste (if you don’t cook it–which you should– and add sugar–a must). Or maybe because it’s only at the grocer’s for a very limited time and the quantity really isn’t as great as it is for raspberries or strawberries.

But you really should give it a try.

When you buy rhubarb from the store, it comes in long, beautifully striped red and green stems that exude a tartness only to be rivaled by the lemon.

However, don’t get put off by the thought of rhubarb’s tartness. It’s just a matter of adding a bit of sugar and you’ll see just how delicious it really is.

RELATED: Midwestern Rhubarb Margaritas

Plus, rhubarb is very versatile. It can be used in savory or sweet dishes, as well as a puree for drinks, although you might want to strain it if you don’t like the “pulpiness” of the juice.

Rhubarb compote is one of the simplest recipes I know of to make with rhubarb.

RELATED: How to Grow Rhubarb

How to Make Easy Rhubarb Compote Recipe

Start by chopping the stems into one inch pieces. Then add sugar, a small squeeze of lemon, with a little water, and cinnamon (optional). And, that it!

If you really want to get fancy with your Rhubarb Compote, try adding other fruit to the compote, like strawberries, blue berries, and raspberries.

Then, in about 10 minutes or so of cooking at a simmer, this easy rhubarb compote becomes soft and tender with sweet-sour overtones.

It’s perfect for drizzling on pumpkin pancakes, waffles, French toast, and of course, homemade vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

For more delicious fruit-inspired recipes, be sure to check out Wisconsin Homemaker’s Recipe Section, as well as my favorite Rhubarb Recipes HERE.

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Easy Rhubarb Compote

This quick and Easy Rhubarb Compote Recipe is made with fresh rhubarb with a hint of cinnamon and the perfect topping for many desserts
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 15-minutes-or-less, fruit recipe, rhubarb, rhubarb dessert
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rhubarb chopped – 1 inch chunks
  • 1/2 cup sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • In a medium sauce pan, add all of the ingredients and simmer on medium high heat for about 10 minutes. Serve warm or refrigerate to use later. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 11.2mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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