5 from 30 votes
Rhubarb Syrup
Rhubarb Syrup is made by layering chopped rhubarb with sugar in a jar, allowing the sugar to dissolve over days while periodically adding more sugar. The process creates a sweet syrup infused with rhubarb’s tartness. Straining the mixture yields a versatile syrup that can flavor drinks or be used in baking.
Prep Time
15 mins
Macerating time
3 d
Total Time
3 d 15 mins
Servings:
20
servings
Calories:
46 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound rhubarb chopped
- 1/2 pound sugar (see below)
Instructions
- Put the chopped rhubarb in a glass container, like a Mason jar. Pour in enough sugar so the rhubarb is completely buried by about 1/2 inch. Close the jar and shake well. Let this sit on the counter overnight.
- The next day, all the sugar should have dissolved. Shake the jar to be certain. Add another 2 tablespoons of sugar to the jar and shake to dissolve. Repeat this process each day until, in the morning, you see sugar on the bottom of the jar that has not dissolved.
- You can strain and use the syrup now, but you'll get a pinker syrup if you leave the syrup to rest another week or so. If it's hot in your kitchen, like hotter than 75°F, put the syrup in the fridge on Day 3.
- When you're ready, strain out the rhubarb. You can use it in rhubarb bread or muffins or pie, or as a garnish for drinks. Pour the syrup into a clean container and store in the fridge, where it will keep indefinitely.
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Notes
- Adding a handful or two of chopped strawberries at the start can increase the red color of the syrup and add natural sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
46kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.03mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.