Roasted Rhubarb And Sour Cherry Compote Recipes

RHUBARB CHERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring all ingredients to a boil over med-high heat stirring often.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid and simmer until rhubarb breaks down (about 3 minutes) could be less if using frozen.
• Remove to bowl and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 2 days.

ROASTED RHUBARB-AND-CHERRY GIMLET

Steps:

• Blend rhubarb-cherry mixture and syrup in a blender until smooth (you should have about 1/2 cup). Working in two batches, combine rhubarb purée, lime juice, and gin in a cocktail shaker then fill with ice. Shake until cold, about 10 seconds. Divide among 4 lowball or rocks glasses filled with ice; top with seltzer and lime wheels.

RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Stir together rhubarb and sugar in a large saucepan (off heat); let stand until rhubarb releases some liquid, about 10 minutes.
• Bring rhubarb mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb has broken down but some whole pieces remain, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Place ginger in a fine-mesh sieve set over a small bowl. Press down firmly with a spoon until juices are released (to yield about 1 teaspoon). Discard solids. Stir ginger juice into rhubarb mixture.
• Let sauce cool completely before serving over ice cream, yogurt, or pound cake, or using to make parfaits.

ROASTED RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Cut 3 rhubarb stalks into 1/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a small baking dish and toss with 1/2 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Roast at 350 degrees F until soft, about 25 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. Serve over ice cream or pound cake.