Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb rhubarb (about 4 c cut up)
- Juce of 1 orange plus 3 wide strips of zest
- 3/4 c sugar
- One 1 inch vanilla bean
- 1 to 2 cups blackberries
- 1 1/2 t rose or orange-flower water or more to taste
Directions
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Rinse rhubarb, trim and cut into 1 inch long pieces.
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Measure oj and add water to measure 2 c.
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Put in wide pan with zest, sugar and vanilla bean.
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Bring to boil.
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Stir to disolve sugar.
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Reduce to simmer.
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Add rhubarb, turning so it cooks evenly.
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10 min cook time total.
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Use a slotted spoon to remove pieces to a bowl alternating with blackberries.
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Bring remaining liquid to boil until only 3/4 c remains, after 8-10 min.
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Stir in rose water, then pour over fruit.
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Refrigerate and serve cold.