Rosy Rhubarb Compote Food

ROSY RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/ gas 4/fan 160C. Halve the rhubarb lengthways then cut into 5cm lengths. Put the fruit into a small roasting tin just large enough to hold it in a single layer (any larger and too much of the liquid will evaporate during cooking).
• Add the remaining ingredients and cover with foil. Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the rhubarb is just tender.
• Lift the rhubarb from the cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and put it into a serving dish. Put the roasting tin with the cooking liquid back on the hob and bring to the boil. Bubble for about 5 minutes to reduce it slightly, then remove from the heat.
• Taste the rhubarb liquid - it should be tart without being sour - and stir in a little extra sugar if necessary, then pour it over the rhubarb. You can serve it warm or chill overnight and serve cold.

RHUBARB COMPôTE

Steps:

• Put the rhubarb and sugar in the baking dish. Cook, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes. For other variations you could add the grated zest and juice of 1 large orange, or 1 heaped teaspoon of grated fresh ginger (the ginger works best, I think, with soft brown rather than white sugar).

RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Cook sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, undisturbed, until mostly melted, 6-8 minutes. Stir edges into the center with a heatproof spatula; cook, swirling pan occasionally, until caramel turns dark amber, about 2 minutes. Stir in rhubarb and 3 Tbsp. vinegar. Partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is very soft, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool. Stir in remaining 1 tsp. vinegar; season with salt and pepper.

EASY RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized pot over low heat, starting with the lesser amount of sugar. Stir constantly until all of the sugar is dissolved.
• Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the rhubarb pieces fall apart. When the compote is about as thick as applesauce, turn off the heat.
• Taste, and add additional sugar if you desire more sweetness. Keep in mind, though, that the sour flavor is part of what is special about rhubarb. If you do add additional sugar, return the heat to low, and stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Fill clean canning jars with the rhubarb compote, leaving half an inch of headspace. Tap the bottom of each jar gently but firmly on the palm of your hand to settle the compote and release any air bubbles. Screw on lids. If you don't want to water bath can the compote, you can simply store compote in jars or any other airtight container, refrigerated for up to two weeks. Or, in the freezer, for up to six months.

ROSY RHUBARB-MERINGUE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly brush an 8-inch springform pan with coconut oil; line bottom with parchment. Beat egg whites on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar while beating continuously until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 7 minutes. Fold in cornstarch, vanilla, vinegar, and 1 pinch salt.
• Spoon meringue into prepared pan, smooth top level with an offset spatula, and transfer to oven. Immediately reduce heat to 325 degrees; bake, without opening oven door, until cake has a pale honey color, 70 minutes. (If top appears to be getting too brown, lower heat slightly.) Turn off oven; let meringue stand inside, without opening oven door, at least 1 hour and up to overnight. (Marshmallow center will sink and leave high, crisp sides.)
• Meanwhile, place rhubarb, remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar, muscat, and remaining pinch of salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and rhubarb is tender and partially broken down, about 7 minutes. Transfer rhubarb to a bowl with a slotted spoon and continue to cook liquid until reduced by half. Pour liquid over rhubarb; let cool completely. Rhubarb can be made to this point and stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
• Just before serving, carefully remove cake from springform and place on a serving platter. Whisk together cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Pile 2 1/2 cups whipped cream into center of meringue, then spoon 1 cup rhubarb mixture over. Serve, with remaining rhubarb mixture and whipped cream on the side.

EASY RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Chop the rhubarb stalks into small pieces (see photo).
• In a large heavy based pot, add the chopped rhubarb stalks along with all the other ingredients, and cook over a medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is completely softened and has broken down with some small pieces still intact (but soft)- approximately 20-25 minutes. Once it starts to thicken, keep an eye on it so it doesn't catch on the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat to low and taste. Add more sugar if required (1-3 more tablespoons) as each batch is slightly different depending on the rhubarb. Cook a few more minutes until compote has thickened and there are only very small pieces left and most of the rhubarb is stewed.
• Remove from the heat and discard the lemon and vanilla pod (if using). Allow compote to cool to room temperature before putting into sterilised jars or clean containers and placing in the fridge. Makes approximately 4 cups.

ROSY RHUBARB DESSERT

Steps:

• Arrange rhubarb evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine sugar and gelatin powder; sprinkle over rhubarb. Sprinkle dry cake mix over gelatin mixture. Pour hot water over cake mix (do not stir). Top with coconut and almonds. Drizzle with butter., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

SIMPLE RHUBARB COMPOTE (REFINED SUGAR FREE)

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients in a small saucepan over a low heat. Start with 2 tbsp maple syrup or other sugar alternative and add more after cooking if needed.
• Stir well, cover the pan, and cook for 15 minutes, until the rhubarb is soften and broken down.
• Stir occasionally to stop it sticking.
• You can also roast the rhubarb if you prefer.

RHUBARB CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine rhubarb, cut into 1 inch pieces, in a saucepan with the sugar or sugar substitute. Cook covered over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb has broken down. It should be similar to a chunky applesauce in texture.
• Take 1 cup of the rhubarb compote and puree it in the blender or food processor until smooth.
• Toast the almonds in a 350 degree oven until golden brown, rub off any loose skins, but some skins are fine, let cool.
• Combine the toasted almonds, the sugar or sugar substitute, the almond extract and the salt in a food processor, and process until the nuts resemble coarse crumbs.
• Transfer crumbs to a bowl and add in melted butter. Mix thoroughly.
• Butter a 7 inch springform pan. Pat the almond mixture into the bottom of the pan and up the sides, compacting as much as possible. Wrap the bottom and sides of the outside of the pan with aluminum foil.
• Refrigerate or freeze the crust until you're ready to bake the cheesecake.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a baking dish into the oven filled with 1-2 inches of water while preheating.
• Place the cream cheese into the stand mixer and process until smooth. Add the eggs and the egg yolk, processing each until thoroughly incorporated, and scraping down the sides of the processor bowl. Add the sugar or substitute, vanilla and salt, and the sour cream, and process until the mixture is smooth and uniform with no lumps.
• Pour half the cheesecake batter into the pan with the prepared crust. Dollop half of the pureed rhubarb over the surface of the cheesecake, and, using a skewer, swirl the rhubarb mixture. Pour the remaining cheesecake mixture into the pan, and dollop the remaining pureed rhubarb, swirling into a pleasing pattern.
• Place the cheesecake into the prepared water bath. Bake at 450 degrees for 12 minutes, then reduce the heat to 200 degrees and bake for 1 hour more.
• Cool thoroughly before serving. Serve topped with the remaining rhubarb compote.

RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the rhubarb, sugar, honey, butter and cinnamon in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and pierce once or twice to allow steam to escape. Microwave until the rhubarb is tender, about 6 minutes. Carefully remove the plastic wrap and stir.
• Meanwhile, break the shredded wheat into smaller pieces in a bowl. Dust with confectioners' sugar and cinnamon.
• Spoon the rhubarb compote into bowls, top with ice cream and sprinkle with the shredded wheat.

RHUBARB COMPOTE

Steps:

• This is prepared in a double boiler. Put a few inches of water in the bottom part of the pot and bring to gentle boil.
• In top of double boiler over direct heat, bring sugar and water to boil. When the mixture is boiling, place the pot over the gently simmering water in bottom of double boiler.
• Add the chopped rhubarb and orange rind to the sugar water mixture, stir.
• Cover and cook, without stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. The pieces will remain whole!
• Turn off heat; allow the rhubarb to cool in the pan over hot water. Discard orange rind.
• Enjoy!
• I like to serve this warm or cold, either way it is delicious!
• Serve as is or, just before serving, stir in 1 cup (250 mL) sliced strawberries, cubed mango or pineapple tidbits, good to serve over ice cream, frozen yogurt or a slice of plain cake.