Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Compote
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
29 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Compote
Description
The compote combines diced rhubarb and strawberries, which break down during gentle cooking with sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice to produce a syrupy fruit sauce. The cooking process extracts moisture from the rhubarb, which thickens as it simmers for about 10 to 15 minutes. Candied ginger, if added, contributes a mild spiced note that complements the tartness of the rhubarb and fresh fruitiness of the strawberries.
The resulting texture is thick and spoonable, suitable for layering on yogurt, pancakes, or ice cream. The balance of sweet and tart flavors is enhanced by the citrus elements. After cooking, the compote is cooled and stored in a sterile jar in the refrigerator, keeping its fresh flavor for up to one week.
Ingredients
- 300 g rhubarb diced, fresh or frozen
- 115 g strawberry diced, fresh
- 50 g granulated sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 15 g candied ginger cut into small pieces, optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and candied ginger.
- Cook over medium heat until the water from the rhubarb releases and becomes thick and syrupy, about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer to a clean, sterile glass jar and let cool.
- Cover with a lid and store the compote in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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