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Rhubarb Compote
Chopped rhubarb simmers with sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until soft and spoonable.
$17.84for 4 servings
$4.46 per serving$17.84 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
British and IrishVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeDessertsSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Berries$0.40/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $3.53Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.46 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 250 g rhubarb roughly chopped
- 100 g caster or granulated sugar
- 1 lemon zested
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- drop of red food colouring gel (optional)
Steps
- Place the rhubarb, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, and food coloring in a small saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes until the rhubarb is tender.
- Remove the compote from the heat and cool it for 3 minutes before serving.
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