Rhubarb Butter

Submitted by farmchick 2

"Inexpensive, and yummy. This was a staple at our house growing up to put on toast, and cakes. Mom also sometimes put it on chicken. It's not really sweet, more tart. I'm surprised it wasn't already on 'Zaar. Mom used white sugar, but I like the flavor of brown sugar..."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 3 1/2 pints

ingredients

• 6 cups rhubarb
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 drops red food coloring

directions

1. Cut the rhubarb into 1" chunks.
2. Using a blender or a food processor add the water and rhubarb. Blend. This should make about 3 cups of pulp.
3. Place in a heavy pan. Bring to a boil.
4. Add sugar and cinnamon.
5. Cook, stirring all the time until it looks like fruit butter.
6. If you want add up to 4 drops of food coloring. It will be a beautiful color. Grandma did this, Mom and I never have.
7. Ladle into hot prepared jars.
8. Process at once in a hot water bath (212 degrees) for 5 minute.
9. Remove and place on clean towel.
10. Cool and wait for that beautiful popping sound.

Reviews

[happinessishomemade]

~*~WOW!~*~ I was looking for a Rhubarb Butter recipe- this one is SO simple, so easy to make- and so yummy! I highly recommend this- its a good way to use up rhubarb and to try something new! Kids love it- great in plain yogurt, good on toast, or just out of the jar..its a nice change! Thanks so much for sharing, Farmchick#2! 5 Starts from me, to you! =)

 

[Combat_Barbie]

This was my first time making Rhubarb butter, This recipe was VERY easy and it tastes great! Its a bit more runny then I like. More like Apple sauce. I will cook longer next time. But deffinately a keeper. thank you :)

 

[Tonya P.]

love the recipe... may use less sugar next time.