Rhubarb Syrup Recipe

Course: Breakfast, Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rhubarb simple syrup, rhubarb syrup

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 30

Total Time: 1 35

Servings: cups syrup

Calories: 821kcal

Author: Maureen Abood

I can’t get over how delicious rhubarb rosewater syrup is. The recipe comes from the elegant Heidi Swanson of 101 Cookbooks, whose photography, books and recipes are wonderful. You will want to reserve the rhubarb to eat once the syrup is poured off. Use the syrup to make beautiful, flavorful summer cocktails. Or to top vanilla ice cream for a sundae. It’s a treat over labneh with pistachios on top for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

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Equipment

1 Small Saucepan
1 Cheesecloth or Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

1 pound rhubarb chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon rose water

Instructions

In a small heavy saucepan, mix the rhubarb with the sugar. Let it sit like this, off the heat, and macerate for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rhubarb begins to break down.
Carefully strain into a bowl through a cheesecloth-lined or fine mesh strainer. Transfer to a clean saucepan, stir in the lime juice, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium low for another 15 minutes or until the syrup reduces and is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the rosewater a drop at a time, tasting to see if you've got enough. Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring to a glass jar.

Notes

Storage: Store your homemade rhubarb syrup in an airtight container or a glass jar, such as a mason jar, in the refrigerator. It’s best used within 2-3 months. You can also freeze rhubarb simple syrup for 3-12 months. I like to pour it into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Then, I transfer the cubes to a sealable bag or freezer-safe container to store, pulling out a few at a time to use.

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