Description
This Rhubarb Simple Syrup recipe is a tangy and sweet syrup perfect for adding flavor to cocktails, lemonades, or desserts. Made by simmering fresh rhubarb with sugar and water, then infused with a touch of lemon juice, this syrup is easy to prepare and offers a vibrant, fruity twist.
Ingredients
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For Rhubarb Simple Syrup
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Dissolve Sugar: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add Rhubarb and Simmer: Add the chopped rhubarb to the pan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the rhubarb to cook and release its flavors.
- Reduce and Cook Down: Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, during which the rhubarb will break down and infuse the syrup.
- Steep: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rhubarb syrup steep for 15 minutes to maximize flavor extraction.
- Strain the Syrup: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible for a smooth syrup.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, which adds brightness and balances the sweetness of the syrup.
- Cool and Store: Let the syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a sterilized jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
- Use in cocktails, iced tea, lemonade, or desserts for a rhubarb flavor boost.
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amount to taste.
- Ensure rhubarb is washed and chopped evenly for consistent cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: rhubarb syrup, rhubarb simple syrup, homemade syrup, fruit syrup, cocktail syrup, rhubarb recipes
