Description
This tangy and naturally sweet Rhubarb Butter is a smooth fruit spread made from fresh rhubarb, apples, honey, and warm spices. Perfect for spreading on toast, adding to yogurt, or using as a dessert topping, this easy-to-make butter combines healthy ingredients with simple steps to create a delicious, homemade preserve without added sugars or preservatives.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 stalks of rhubarb (about 4 cups), chopped
- 1 apple, cored and cut into chunks
Sweeteners and Flavorings
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend the fruits: Add the chopped rhubarb and apple pieces to a blender or food processor and blend until you achieve a smooth puree.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the fruit puree into a medium saucepan and stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer to thicken: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir every few minutes until the rhubarb butter thickens and can coat the back of a spoon.
- Cool and store: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the rhubarb butter to cool slightly. Transfer it into a clean glass jar and let it cool completely before sealing the jar.
- Refrigerate or preserve: Store the rhubarb butter in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or use proper canning techniques to preserve it for longer storage.
Notes
- Adjust the honey amount to taste depending on the sweetness of your rhubarb and apple.
- For a spicier note, increase cinnamon up to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of ground ginger or nutmeg.
- Use fresh, firm rhubarb stalks for best flavor and texture.
- Ensure jars and lids are sterilized if you plan to preserve the rhubarb butter for an extended period.
- Rhubarb butter can be enjoyed as a spread, stirred into yogurt, or used as a dessert sauce.
