Rhubarb on the Simple

Based on a recipe from Paula Boyer Rougny’s book, Happiness Is A Kitchen in Maine. She says her friend “Gretchen serves this in stem dishes with cookies on the side.” Cook time doesn’t include time to cool to room temperature.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs rhubarb, cleaned, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  lemon, zested
• 1  cup sugar

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in saucepan set over medium heat. Cook 6 or 7 minutes or until tender.
2. Cool to room temperature.
3. Puree in a blender or food processor.
4. Spoon into individual dishes.