Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon grated peeled fresh gingerroot
2 fresh rhubarb stalks, leaves discarded, ends trimmed, and stalks cutĀ crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, or 2 cups frozen sliced rhubarb,Ā thawed, reserving liquid
Preparation
In a saucepan simmer vinegar with sugar and gingerroot, stirring, until sugar is dissolved and stir in rhubarb (with reserved liquid if using frozen). If using fresh rhubarb, simmer until crisp-tender, about 1 minute, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. If using frozen, as soon as mixture returns to a simmer transfer rhubarb with slotted spoon to bowl. Simmer liquid until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes, and remove pan from heat. Stir in rhubarb. Serve compote warm or at room temperature.
