Rhubarb Simple Syrup (Easy Homemade Recipe) Recipe
This easy homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup recipe transforms fresh rhubarb into a sweet, tangy syrup perfect for cocktails, beverages, and desserts. With just three ingredient staples, this syrup is simmered gently to extract vibrant flavors and strained for a smooth finish, making it a versatile and refreshing addition to your kitchen repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 3 pints
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 6 cups sugar
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare the rhubarb: Wash the rhubarb thoroughly and chop it into 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking and easy flavor extraction.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, add the chopped rhubarb, sugar, and water together, stirring lightly to mix the sugar with the water and rhubarb.
- Simmer the mixture: Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the rhubarb to break down and infuse the syrup.
- Strain the syrup: After simmering, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove rhubarb solids, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible while leaving solids behind.
- Cool and store: Let the strained syrup cool to room temperature, then transfer it into sterilized jars or bottles. Seal tightly for storage.
- Refrigerate or freeze: Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
- Maintain at least a 1:1 sugar to water ratio for safe canning and preservation.
- When canning, pour hot syrup into sterilized jars to prevent contamination.
- Process sealed jars using a water bath canner following canning safety guidelines for shelf-stable storage.
- Use this syrup to sweeten cocktails, teas, lemonades, or drizzle over desserts for a delicious rhubarb flavor.
