Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Name: Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/4 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust total amount based on the sweetness of fruit and your preference; pinch salt optional; 1/2 vanilla bean split in half, seeds scraped OR 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups rhubarb approximately 8 ounces, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups strawberries approximately 20 ounces, fresh, hulled, quartered; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

This Strawberry Rhubarb Compote is made with water, sugar, rhubarb, strawberries, lemon zest, and optional vanilla for flavor. It's a simple fruit compote perfect for topping desserts or enjoying on its own.

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Serves/makes 6

1/2 cup water
1/4 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust total amount based on the sweetness of fruit and your preference
pinch salt optional
1/2 vanilla bean split in half, seeds scraped OR 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rhubarb approximately 8 ounces, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
4 cups strawberries approximately 20 ounces, fresh, hulled, quartered
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and ½ vanilla bean.
2.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3.
Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Gently combine the ingredients. Cook the rhubarb for about 5 minutes or until it begins to break down and soften, and the sauce thickens.
4.
Turn off the heat.
5.
Add the strawberries and 1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest to the pan and gently stir to combine.
6.
Use a spoon to remove the vanilla bean. Transfer the strawberry rhubarb compote to a serving dish or clean jar.
7.
Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. Keep refrigerated.

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