Cherry-Vanilla Rhubarb Butter

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 0

Cherry-Vanilla Rhubarb Butter - A delicious spread for your morning toast

by The Chefin Spread

Prep

2 hrs 15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

3 hrs

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

167

Sugar

35g

Fat

Cherry-Vanilla Rhubarb Butter is a delightful spread that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. The sweet-tart flavors of rhubarb, cherry, and lemon juice blend perfectly with the rich and creamy vanilla extract. This butter is perfect for spreading on toast, muffins or scones. Make a large batch of this in the spring when rhubarb is in season, and enjoy it all year round!

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, combine the rhubarb and sugar, and let it sit for a couple of hours to macerate.
2.	Next, add in the cherry juice and lemon juice, and bring the mixture to a boil.
3.	Reduce heat and let it simmer until the rhubarb has broken down and the mixture has thickened.
4.	Remove pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
5.	Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
6.	Transfer the rhubarb butter to sterile jars and store in the fridge until ready to use.

PROS

Cherry-Vanilla Rhubarb Butter is a sweet, tangy and delicious spread that is perfect on toast, muffins or scones.
It is easy to make, and it’s a great way to use up extra rhubarb.

CONS

The only downside to this recipe is that it requires a bit of patience to prepare, with the rhubarb needing to sit for a couple of hours before boiling.
But the result is worth the wait!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rhubarb is nutrient-rich, containing high levels of fiber, vitamin K, and calcium. It is also low in calories and may aid in digestion. Tart cherry juice has been linked to reduced inflammation and improved sleep quality.

	4 lbs rhubarb , cut into small pieces
	3 1/2 cups sugar
	3/4 cup tart cherry juice
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract