Strawberry Rhubarb Syrup Recipes

STRAWBERRY FRUIT SALAD WITH RHUBARB SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• For the rhubarb simple syrup: Put the sugar in a small saucepan with 1 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar starts to dissolve, about 5 minutes. Once it reaches a simmer, add the rhubarb and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is softened and the syrup turns light pink, about 25 minutes. Set the rhubarb syrup aside until cool and slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• For the strawberry fruit salad: Put the strawberries and blackberries in a serving bowl and drizzle generously with the rhubarb syrup. Top with the cooked rhubarb. Sprinkle with the basil and mint.

RHUBARB SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring rhubarb and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until rhubarb is falling apart, about 10 minutes.
• Line a strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth, set over a bowl, and strain mixture. Gently press on rhubarb with a wooden spoon to squeeze out any remaining juice. It should yield about 2 cups of liquid. Discard pulp or save for another use.
• Return liquid to the saucepan over medium heat and stir in an equal amount of sugar Heat until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Skim any foam from the top of the syrup. Let cool.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine strawberries and rhubarb in a blender; blend on low speed until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Pour through a mesh strainer placed over a bowl to separate the pulp from the juice. Reserve the juice.
• Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a rolling boil, whisking constantly. Add the reserved juice and return to a boil, whisking constantly.
• Whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the juice mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
• Remove syrup from heat. Serve warm or cold.