Extend your repertoire of rhubarb recipes by making rhubarb juice. Use it as a substitute for other juices or use it to add an extra zing to your favorite summertime beverages.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rhubarb
Ingredients
4cupsdiced rhubarbfresh or frozen
1cupwater
Instructions
In large saucepan add rhubarb and water.
Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes until rhubarb is soft and completely breaks apart.
Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer or sieve.
Use the back of a spoon to squeeze out any remaining liquid.
Use juice for various recipes, mix with Sprite or Ginger Ale or freeze as ice cubes to perk up your favorite summer beverage.
Store in refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
Use the left over pulp for rhubarb fruit leather, mix it with applesauce for a tasty snack or mix it with a little honey and spread it on toast or waffles, etc.Want a little more color? Add a handful of strawberries or raspberries or a drop or two of food coloring.Yield: 1 - 2 cups juice concentrate