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Why It Works
- Cooking the rhubarb first allows it to fully soften and break down, creating a thick sauce.
- Fennel seed adds an intriguing sweet-savory note that works well in all applications.
This classic springtime combination, spiked with the anise flavor of fennel seed, is incredibly versatile: Just add more or less sugar to suit your taste. If left more tart, it's perfect with a grilled or seared pork chop; slightly sweeter, and it's great as a breakfast topping for yogurt, waffles, or pancakes; sweeten it even more and you can use it on an ice cream sundae. As written, the recipe hits the middle spot, good for breakfast or a not-too-sweet dessert. Feel free to adjust to your own preferences.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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3/4 pound (350g) rhubarb, diced
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10 ounces (300g) strawberries, hulled and quartered
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Up to 1/2 cup (100g) sugar (see note)
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1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed (from about 3/4 teaspoon whole seeds)
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Pinch kosher salt
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb with 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lower heat to maintain a fast simmer, cover, and cook until rhubarb is fully softened and beginning to break down, about 4 minutes.
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Uncover and add strawberries, sugar to taste (see note), fennel, and salt. Continue to cook uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until strawberries are very soft and plump, about 10 minutes; if compote becomes too thick during cooking, add a small amount of water to thin slightly. Serve hot or cold. Compote will keep for up to 5 days refrigerated in a sealed container.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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35 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 16 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 35 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 13mg | 64% |
Calcium 23mg | 2% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 93mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |