Easy Rhubarb Compote
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
48 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Rhubarb Compote
Description
Easy Rhubarb Compote uses rhubarb cooked gently with sugar, water, and a citrus element like orange juice to create a lightly sweetened, tangy fruit topping. Simmered until the rhubarb softens without completely breaking down, the compote offers a slightly chunky texture and bright flavor. The orange juice helps balance the tartness.
This compote is versatile for serving over breakfast dishes such as oatmeal or yogurt, as well as desserts like custard, cheesecake, waffles, or ice cream. Its bright, concentrated fruity flavor adds freshness and moisture to these dishes.
Variations can include using other citrus juices, adding warming spices like ginger or cinnamon, or incorporating other berries for enhanced flavor complexity. The compote stores well refrigerated for up to two weeks and freezes for up to three months if packed airtight.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rhubarb chopped, 400g
- ½ cup sugar 100 g
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons orange juice or water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a pot. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until soft (but the rhubarb hasn’t completely broken down).
- Allow to cool slightly and serve.Rhubarb compote is great on oatmeal, yogurt, custard, cheesecake, waffles, ice cream etc…
Notes
- Substitute orange juice with lemon, lime, or grapefruit juice for a different citrus note.
- Add ground ginger, cinnamon, or pumpkin pie spice to warm the flavor.
- Include berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries alongside rhubarb.
- Grate fresh ginger for a subtle spicy hint.
- Store leftover compote in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Freeze compote in small portions in airtight bags for up to three months; thaw completely in the fridge before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 48 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 48kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 44IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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