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Easy Rhubarb Compote

Make this easy Rhubarb Compote recipe in 7 mins with 3 ingredients, including fresh or frozen rhubarb. Serve on ice cream, yogurt, waffles...

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 48 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (400g) chopped rhubarb
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice or water

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. Allow to cool slightly and serve.Rhubarb compote is great on oatmeal, yogurt, custard, cheesecake, waffles, ice cream etc…

Notes

  • Switch up the citrus flavor by using lemon, lime or grapefruit juice instead of orange.
  • Give this rhubarb compote a warming flavor by adding a pinch of ground ginger, ground cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice.
  • Add your favorite fruit along with the rhubarb such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
  • Give the compote a hint of natural spice by grating in some fresh ginger.
  • Storing: Store any leftover rhubarb compote in a glass jar with a lid in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezing: Compote can be frozen in small batches in freezer-safe bags with the air removed for up to 3 months. Let thaw in the fridge completely before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 44IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48

% 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.