Ingredients:
2 lbs rhubarb
1 -1 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 slice lemons, rind of or 1 slice orange rind or 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
Variations; White wine can be substituted for water, in which don’t use vanilla.
Whole strawberries can be add to the hot compote.
Wash rhubarb, if young and tender, do not peel; otherwise strip off tough stringy coating, Cut in 1/2 to 3/4 inch pieces.
Place in pot and sprinkle with sugar.
Add lemon or orange peel.
Cover and simmer slowly 5 to 10 minutes or until tender, but doesn’t lose its shape.
If using vanilla stir in now, taste to see if more sugar is needed, if so stir sugar in while fruit is hot so sugar can dissolve.
Chill to serve.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 25 min.