by Kitchen Butterfly
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Expand300g rhubarb, rinsed and cut into 2cm pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup caster sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 of a split vanilla pod Ask a question about this ingredient
3 juniper berries, lightly crushed Ask a question about this ingredient
Juice of 1/2 a lime Ask a question about this ingredient
Mix the rhubarb pieces with 1/4 cup of sugar, tossing well so the pieces are coated.
Ask a question about this stepBake in an oven at 200 degrees centigrade for 15-20 minutes till the rhubarb is soft (test using the tip of a sharp knife)
Ask a question about this stepWhile the rhubarb is roasting, combine the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, water, vanilla and juniper berries. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, stirring well till the sugar is melted.
Ask a question about this stepRemove from the heat and add the lime juice, then stir well.
Ask a question about this stepWhen the rhubarb is done roasting, pour the lime sugar syrup into the roasting tin and stir well. Scrape the vanilla seeds and discard the pod.
Ask a question about this stepPour into a blender/use a hand blender and process till smooth. Pass the mixture through a sieve, pressing on the mixture with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the thick mush left over.
Ask a question about this stepLet the mixture cool down/refrigerate till ready to serve.
Ask a question about this stepTo serve, share the rhubarb syrup between two glasses and top up with your drink of choice - lemonade, ginger ale or sparkling water, ice cubes and lime slices
Ask a question about this stepLove this technique! Sounds terrific.
What a wonderful idea, I love the idea of roasting the rhubarb, it will take this to a whole new level. Beautiful.
I never thought to roast the rubaarb. Thanks for suggesting this!
Mmm, this sounds so tasty!
Thank you Burnt Offerings, sdebrango and wssmom!