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A glass jar filled with rhubarb simple syrup and labeled with a piece of bright yellow tape with fresh pieces of rhubarb around it.
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5 from 4 votes

Rhubarb Simple Syrup

This 15 minute rhubarb simple syrup recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavor of fresh or frozen rhubarb in your favorite drinks and cocktails. The contrast of a sweet simple syrup and the tart tang of rhubarb is stunning is so perfect in every way.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Frozen Rhubarb Recipe, Homemade Simple Syrup, Rhubarb Simple Syrup
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Amanda Gajdosik

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spoon
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Mixing Bowl or Large Measuring Cup
  • Glass Jar with Lid

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

  • Place 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a shallow saucepan and set over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar has fully dissolved into the water.
  • Stir in 2 cups rhubarb and bring syrup to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Simmer syrup for at least 15 minutes, up to 30, and remove from heat.
  • Pour the rhubarb simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve set over a mixing bowl or large measuring cup.
  • Transfer to a glass bottle with a lid or a mason jar. Cool syrup to room temperature on the counter before covering and refrigerating until ready to use.

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Notes

  • Recipe can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb pieces.
  • Rhubarb Simple Syrup can be stored in refrigerator for up to two months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.05g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.03mg