Persian Rhubarb Syrup

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 1

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Persian Rhubarb Syrup

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 lbs rhubarb , trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces
	2 cups fresh lime juice
	4 1/2 cups sugar or 4 1/2 cups Splenda granular
	fresh mint sprig

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The Persian Rhubarb Syrup is a classic Persian dessert known for its tangy and sweet taste. This syrup is made from fresh rhubarb, lime juice and sugar or splenda. The rhubarb is simmered with lime juice to extract its natural flavors and sugars, which results in a thick and silky syrup with a refreshing sour taste. Traditionally, this syrup is served chilled with a garnish of fresh mint. The Persian Rhubarb Syrup's versatility means that you can enjoy it in many different ways. It makes a great topping for summer fruits, sorbets, ice cream, or fresh fruit and is perfect for a hot summer day treat!

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb and lime juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
2.	Add the sugar or splenda gradually, stirring to dissolve with each addition. Cook the mixture for 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
3.	Remove the pan from heat and let cool.
4.	Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a clean container and discard the solids.
5.	Serve the syrup chilled with a sprig of fresh mint on top and use as a topping for vanilla ice cream or fresh fruit.

PROS

The Persian Rhubarb Syrup is a perfect dessert on a hot summer day.
This syrup is also versatile and can be used as a topping for fruits, sorbets, ice creams, and desserts.

The combination of rhubarb and lime gives this syrup a unique and refreshing flavor that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar as it contains 4.
5 cups of sugar/splenda, which can make it unsuitable for people with diabetes or health issues requiring a low sugar diet.

Also, rhubarb contains oxalic acid, which in large amounts can be harmful to people with kidney problems.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rhubarb is a good source of vitamin K and calcium, which can help boost bone health. It’s also rich in fiber,
which helps with digestion, and can lower cholesterol levels. Lime juice contains vitamin C,
which is essential for the formation of collagen and helps support the immune system.