Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh rhubarb, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

  1. Wash the rhubarb thoroughly. Trim off the leaves and slice the stalks into uniform 1 inch pieces. Note: Uniform size prevents some pieces from disappearing while others stay hard.
  2. Combine the chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
  3. Place the pan over medium low heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves into the water.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Wait until you see small, steady bubbles breaking the surface.
  5. Reduce heat to low.
  6. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir every few minutes until the rhubarb is tender and the liquid is a glossy, translucent syrup.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat.
  8. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes. Note: The syrup thickens significantly as it cools.