Stewed Rhubarb
Rhubarb simmered with sugar and orange juice until just soft and still holding its shape.
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Stewed Rhubarb, Step by Step
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Put the rhubarb, sugar and orange juice in a pan, cover and cook over low heat for 6 minutes.
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Check that the pieces are soft but still hold their shape. Cook for up to 4 minutes more if not.
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Take off the heat and leave to cool in the pan without stirring.
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Tips for Making Stewed Rhubarb
- Do not overcook.
- Do not stir.
- If your hob runs hot, lower the heat early.
- Choose red stalks for colour.
What Goes With Stewed Rhubarb
- Custard
- Vanilla ice cream
- Natural yoghurt
- Porridge
Keeping and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for 4 days.
Stewed Rhubarb: Questions and Answers
How long does Stewed Rhubarb take to make?
5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking, so at least 15 minutes. The method also needs time for cooling, which it does not time, so treat that as a minimum. The recipe serves 4.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.
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