Chefs at Lenôtre

Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote*

Compote de Rhubarbe Fraise

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    (makes 3¼ lb ./ 1.5 kg )
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      50 min

Appears in
French Pastries and Desserts by Lenôtre: More than 200 Classic Recipes
French Pastries and Desserts by Lenôtre

By Chefs at Lenôtre

Published 2021

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. (1 kg) rhubarb
  • 1 cup (7

Method

  1. Wash, trim, and peel the rhubarb. Cut the stalks into small pieces.
  2. Place in a saucepan, alternating layers of rhubarb with layers of sugar. Add the water.
  3. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Let simmer very gently for 25 minutes, stirring often, until the rhubarb is tender.
  4. Wash and hull the strawberries. Halve or q