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Rhubarb Cordial Recipe

Experience the tangy delight of homemade Rhubarb Cordial! This recipe uses fresh rhubarb to create a vibrant, sweet-tart drink perfect for a summer's day. If using Canada Red rhubarb, you may need less sugar due to its naturally higher sweetness. Easily adjustable to your preferred sweetness level, this recipe is a must-try for rhubarb lovers!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 1276.6 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rhubarb Cordial

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How to Make Rhubarb Cordial

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Chop 1 lb (450g) rhubarb into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Combine chopped rhubarb, 1 cup (240ml) water, zest of 1 lemon, and the juice of ½ lemon in a large saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rhubarb is very tender and has broken down.
  4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  6. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan. Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste based on rhubarb sweetness).
  7. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Once cool, bottle and refrigerate. Enjoy your homemade Rhubarb Cordial!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

908g

Fat

6g

Carbs

103g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Vegetables American Canadian Easy Refrigerator Dinner Party Low Fat Stove Top Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Brunch Equipment