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Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb
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Stewed Rhubarb: The Perfect Way To Use Up Your Harvest

Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb. With just a few ingredients, you can create a sweet and tangy dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: old fashioned stewed rhubarb, stewed rhubarb, stewed rhubarb from frozen
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 cups rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, add sugar and water. Over medium heat, stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil.
    Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb
  • Add rhubarb and lemon zest. Reduce heat.
    Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender but not mushy.
    Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb
  • Remove from heat and cover. Let cool on wire rack.
    Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb
  • Enjoy! I love this served over vanilla ice cream.
    Looking for a delicious way to use up all that rhubarb in your garden? Look no further than this simple recipe for stewed rhubarb

Notes

    • Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar, if needed. It will change the flavor, but will still be tasty. 
    • Fresh or frozen rhubarb works. 
    • If starting from completely frozen rhubarb, you may need to add cook time on the stove top. If your rhubarb is frozen but you're starting with it thawed, the cook time might be less than 10 minutes. 
    • Lemon zest is optional but highly recommended. It cuts the sweetness of the sugar. 
    • I love to store the leftovers in a mason jar in the fridge.
    • Love rhubarb recipes? Find all of Grandma's favorites here. 
    • The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 0.1mg