Description
Rhubarb syrup is a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors that brightens up any drink or dessert. This homemade syrup captures the essence of summer with its vibrant pink hue and refreshing taste. Perfect for cocktails, sodas, or drizzled over pancakes, it’s an easy way to impress your guests and elevate your culinary creations. Get ready to indulge in this delectable rhubarb syrup with our straightforward recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and chop rhubarb into one-inch pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat while stirring.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the rhubarb breaks down and the mixture thickens.
- Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or bottle, pressing down to extract all liquid.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing it in an airtight container for storage in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 59
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg