Homemade Rhubarb Sauce - How to make Rhubarb Compote

Ingredients

• 35 oz rhubarb (preferably red)
• 3/4 cup sugar (type of choice)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground bourbon vanilla (or the pulp of 1 vanilla bean)
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and cut them into pieces of about 2 cm, removing the woody ends.

3. 3

   Put the rhubarb pieces in a pot. Add sugar and lemon juice, stir and set aside for 20-30 minutes, until the rhubarb releases some of its juices.

4. 4

   Then turn on the stove and cook the compote for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, depending on the desired consistency.

5. 5

   In a small container, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the rhubarb compote with the vanilla and bring to a boil again until thickened.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and pour into jars or serve immediately with waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, ice cream, and more! Here you can find more serving suggestions and delicious recipes. Enjoy!