Hamdi Saidani Simple Rhubarb Butter Recipe made with fresh rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice. It serves about 1 to 2 jars and takes around 45 minutes to make. This spread is smooth, tangy, and perfect on toast, biscuits, yogurt, or desserts.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Simple Rhubarb Butter
- This recipe uses just 5 basic ingredients, all easy to find and budget-friendly.
- There’s no need for pectin or complicated canning—just cook, blend, and enjoy.
- It has a sweet and tangy flavor that highlights fresh rhubarb beautifully.
- The texture is thick, creamy, and smooth, perfect for spreading.
- It cooks in under an hour, making it a quick homemade treat.
- Great for gifting—just pour into small jars and add a cute label.
🍋 Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
🍧 Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until rhubarb softens (about 15–20 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15 more minutes.
- Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract if using.
- Let cool, then store in clean jars in the fridge.
✅Recipe Tips
- Use fresh, red rhubarb for the prettiest color and best flavor.
- Add more sugar if your rhubarb is very tart.
- Simmer longer for a thicker consistency.
- Blend well for a silky, jam-like finish.
- Let it cool completely before refrigerating.
🧁 What To Serve With Rhubarb Butter?
Rhubarb Butter is delicious on toast, pancakes, waffles, muffins, scones, and biscuits. It also works well swirled into yogurt or oatmeal, used in cakes, or as a filling in pastries. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert toppings.
🧊 How To Store Rhubarb Butter?
- In the Fridge: Store cooled rhubarb butter in airtight jars or containers. Keeps for up to 2 weeks.
- In the Freezer: Freeze in small freezer-safe jars or containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
❓FAQs
Do I need to peel rhubarb for Rhubarb Butter?
No, peeling is not required. Simply trim off the ends, rinse well, and dice the stalks. The skin softens during cooking and adds a lovely natural color to the butter.
Is rhubarb butter healthy?
It’s relatively low in fat and calories, especially compared to store-bought spreads. However, it still contains sugar, so enjoy it in moderation.
What’s the texture like rhubarb butter?
Rhubarb butter has a thick, smooth, and creamy consistency, similar to apple butter or fruit curd. It spreads easily and holds its shape on bread.
Is rhubarb butter the same as rhubarb jam?
No. Rhubarb butter is thicker, smoother, and less sweet than jam. It also doesn’t require pectin or large amounts of sugar to set.
Can I skip blending rhubarb butter?
Yes, if you prefer a chunkier texture, you can skip the blending. However, blending gives the butter a smooth, creamy finish that spreads more easily.
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🧾 Rhubarb Butter Nutrition Facts (1 tbsp approx.):
- Calories: 25
- Carbs: 6g
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0g
