rhubarb & strawberry compote
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 4:33 pm
Nearly forgot to post this recipe. It sounds a little odd, but do try it - the combination is sublime, and particularly good with greek yoghurt.
1. Make some stock syrup using 1lb sugar and 1 pint water - just gently heat together till the sugar has dissolved.
2. Use thin stalks of rhubarb, if you have any, and cut into 1 inch chunks.
3. Put into a saucepan and cover with stock syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer & cook until the rhubarb is just tender - the idea is to keep the pieces whole, if possible. Leave to cool.
4. When the rhubarb is either cool or barely warm, slice or chunk your strawberries into it. Give a good stir and leave it all to cool properly.
5. Keeps in the fridge for about a week, but best served at room temp -fragrant, beautiful colour, delicious, fat free (as if we care!).
Enjoy!
Vivien
1. Make some stock syrup using 1lb sugar and 1 pint water - just gently heat together till the sugar has dissolved.
2. Use thin stalks of rhubarb, if you have any, and cut into 1 inch chunks.
3. Put into a saucepan and cover with stock syrup. Bring to a gentle simmer & cook until the rhubarb is just tender - the idea is to keep the pieces whole, if possible. Leave to cool.
4. When the rhubarb is either cool or barely warm, slice or chunk your strawberries into it. Give a good stir and leave it all to cool properly.
5. Keeps in the fridge for about a week, but best served at room temp -fragrant, beautiful colour, delicious, fat free (as if we care!).
Enjoy!
Vivien