Baked Rhubarb Sauce
Let's whip up some tangy rhubarb compote! This tasty treat is both sweet and tart, perfect for spreading over a batch of delicious scones or dolloping onto thick Greek yogurt.
Shopping List: Look for flawless rhubarb, discarding any leaves, dried-out sections, or brown spots.
Game plan: Store your compote in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.
This recipe was a hit at our recent Mother's Day tea party.
- Servings: 6 to 8
- Difficulty: Easy peasy
- Total Time: Around 50 minutes, with just 10 minutes of active time
Ingredients (4)
- 1 lb rhubarb
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest (from 1 orange)
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
Let's get cooking!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and slide an oven rack to the middle position. Wash the rhubarb, trim the ends, and get rid of any leaves. Slice the stalks in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1-inch chunks.
- In an 8x8-inch baking dish, combine the rhubarb, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar. Give it a good toss to make sure the rhubarb is evenly coated.
- Wrap the dish with aluminum foil and pop it in the oven for about 35 minutes, until the rhubarb has released its juices and the mixture is bubbling away.
- Uncover the dish and continue baking until the juices thicken ever so slightly, around 20 minutes. Let it cool before devouring.
Want to shake things up with your rhubarb compote? Check out these creative ideas:
- Top your pancakes or waffles with roasted rhubarb compote, whipped cream, and a sprinkle of sugar for an irresistible breakfast.
- Mix roasted rhubarb compote into cream cheese muffin batter for a moist and scrumptious treat.
- Layer roasted rhubarb compote, yogurt, granola, and fresh mint in a bowl for a healthy and mouthwatering snack.
- Combine roasted rhubarb compote with sugar and lemon juice, then top with a buttery oats mixture for a sweet and tangy dessert.
- Pair roasted rhubarb compote with French toast for a unique take on brunch.
- Swirl roasted rhubarb compote into vanilla ice cream for a homemade dessert that blends sweet and tart flavors.
These ideas demonstrate the flexible nature of roasted rhubarb compote in both sweet and savory dishes. Get creative with various ingredients and flavor combinations to uncover even more delightful uses for this tasty condiment!
- The tangy rhubarb compote, described as both sweet and tart, can be used to top a range of dishes, such as scones or Greek yogurt.
- Prior to cooking the compote, it's important to carefully select rhubarb with minimal blemishes or signs of deterioration.
- The varying flavors found in the compote make it an excellent addition to numerous desserts, including pancakes, muffins, and ice cream.
- This flexible condiment also offers potential for incorporation into nutrition-focused recipes, like layering it with yogurt, granola, and fresh mint for a health-conscious snack.
