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Rhubarb Syrup Recipe

Yield: 3 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
This homemade rhubarb syrup is beautiful, simple to make, and perfectly sweet. It's delightful swirled into spring-inspired drinks, or served over pancakes, waffles, and even ice cream. It takes just three ingredients and it's ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped rhubarb, see notes
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar

Instructions 

  • Add the rhubarb and water to a small pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
    8 cups chopped rhubarb, 3 cups water
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  • Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve then return the syrup to the pot.
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  • Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves, about 2 minutes.
    2 cups sugar
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  • Let the rhubarb syrup cool completely before using it or storing it.
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Notes

Fresh or frozen rhubarb both work in this recipe!
Serving: 1 = 2 tablespoons, Calories: 113kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Sodium: 24mg, Potassium: 27mg, Sugar: 31g, Calcium: 5mg, Iron: 2mg