Strawberry-rhubarb compote as a fresh spring dish with seasonal vegetables and herbs
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Strawberry rhubarb compote

Rhubarb is steamed with vanilla and a little liquid, the strawberries only grow after cooking in the hot compote. Thus, the strawberries retain pieces and flavour, while the rhubarb provides the desired creamy consistency. Apple juice instead of water brings natural sweetness; raspberries can replace part of the strawberries.

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Total time 22 min
Calories 180 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Strawberry-rhubarb compote step by step

The strawberries retain their fragrant flavour and texture, while the rhubarb provides the creamy consistency you want. Rhubarb is steamed with vanilla and a little liquid until soft, the strawberries only migrate after cooking in the hot compote. Apple juice instead of water brings natural sweetness; raspberries can replace part of the strawberries.

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Strawberry rhubarb compote

Rhubarb is steamed with vanilla and a little liquid until soft, the strawberries only retract after cooking in the hot compote. Thus, the strawberries retain pieces and flavour, while the rhubarb provides the desired creamy consistency.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Rhubarb: cut into pieces. Strawberries: quarter.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Rhubarb is steamed with vanilla and a little liquid until tender, the strawberries only retract after cooking in the hot compote.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    The strawberries retain their chunks and flavour, while the rhubarb provides the creamy consistency you want.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Allow the compote to cool completely or only until lukewarm, and do not stir too much. Strawberry pieces remain visible; refine with a little vanilla if desired to serve.

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Tips for Strawberry rhubarb compote

Important for strawberry rhubarb compote

The strawberries retain their chunks and flavour, while the rhubarb provides the creamy consistency you want.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Apple juice instead of water brings natural sweetness; raspberries can replace some of the strawberries.

Nutrition per serving

180kcal
38.0 gCarbohydrates
2.0 gProtein
1.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Strawberry rhubarb compote

Weigh the rhubarb, prepare the strawberries and sugar separately, and then start the main cooking process for the strawberry rhubarb compote.

The strawberries retain their chunks and flavour, while the rhubarb provides the creamy consistency you want.

Cool the strawberry rhubarb compote quickly. If reheated, note: the strawberries retain their chunks and flavour, while the rhubarb delivers the desired creamy consistency. Heat the leftovers only once completely.

Apple juice instead of water brings natural sweetness; raspberries can replace some of the strawberries.

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