Rhubarb Fool

• 1½ pounds young rhubarb
• 1 pound sugar
• 2 tablespoons<

Wash and trim young rhubarb stalks and cut into 1-inch segments. Combine rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice and butter in a thick-bottomed saucepan; bring gently to a boil, stirring continuously; lower heat and simmer, stirring all the time, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until rhubarb is soft but still keeps its identity.

Whisk in an electric blender until smooth, or press through a fine sieve. Allow