Rhubarb Sorbet With Gingered Orange Compote Recipes

RHUBARB GINGER COMPOTE

Steps:

• Mix the following in a pot: 4 cups of washed, cut up (1" length) rhubarb, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 thumb grated fresh ginger and 1/2 cup water.
• Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to boil. Turn the heat to medium-low and simmer until the rhubarb disintegrates, and most of the liquid has evaporated. Adjust for sugar and/or ginger.
• When mixture is a good sauce-like consistency, pour off into sterilized half pint jars and seal.

RHUBARB SORBET WITH GINGERED ORANGE COMPOTE

Steps:

• Bring sugar and water to boil in heavy medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cool syrup.
• Stir rhubarb, orange juice and 3/4 cup syrup in large saucepan over medium heat until rhubarb falls apart and mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Purée in processor. Press through strainer into large bowl, leaving any fibers behind. Mix pomegranate juice, liqueur, salt and 3/4 cup sugar into purée. (Reserve remaining syrup for another use.) Chill until cold.
• Process rhubarb mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer sorbet to container; cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead.)
• Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Working over medium bowl and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments.
• Mix 2/3 cup orange juice, sugar, ginger and cinnamon in small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer 3 minutes to blend flavors. Cover; cool 5 minutes. Strain syrup into medium bowl. Drain orange segments; add to syrup and cool completely.
• Spoon compote into shallow bowls or wine glasses. Top with sorbet.