Description
This homemade Rhubarb Butter is a smooth, sweet-tart spring spread made with fresh rhubarb, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect on toast, biscuits, pancakes, oatmeal, or as a flavorful addition to desserts, this easy recipe captures the fresh taste of rhubarb season in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Rhubarb Butter
- 6 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Flavor Additions
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey for extra sweetness
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the rhubarb: Wash and chop rhubarb into small pieces. Add it to a large saucepan with orange juice, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook until soft: Simmer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until the rhubarb breaks down and becomes tender.
- Blend the mixture: Use an immersion blender or food processor to puree the cooked rhubarb until smooth.
- Add sweetness and spices: Stir in sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger. Continue cooking over low heat.
- Thicken the butter: Simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes, stirring often, until thick, smooth, and spreadable.
- Check consistency: Spoon a small amount onto a chilled plate. If it holds its shape, the rhubarb butter is ready.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer to clean jars, cool completely, and refrigerate. Serve on toast, baked goods, or breakfast favorites.
Notes
For a smoother texture, strain the cooked rhubarb before reducing. The sweetness can be adjusted depending on the tartness of your rhubarb. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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