RHUBARB AND STRAWBERRY COMPOTE

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We enjoyed this over low-fat vanilla ice cream -- an interesting and different way to use the mint I have growing all over the place. Recipe source: local newspaper which states this was adapted from Bon Appetit (May, 2008)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h24m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 cups strawberries, halved
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the rhubarb, sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes).
  • Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in strawberries.
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in mint.
  • Chill until cold (at least 1 hour).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.4, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 39.1, Protein 1.9

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