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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ripe red rhubarb ribs
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups jam, jelly, or preserves
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Poundcake or cookies (optional)

Method

  • Wash the rhubarb ribs and trim off and discard leaves or imperfections.
  • Cut ribs into pieces 2 to 3 inches long, splitting the larger ribs in half before cutting.
  • Put in a saucepan with the cider and jam.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat and continue to boil gently about 5 minutes; then remove the cover and continue boiling about 10 minutes, uncovered.
  • The rhubarb will shred into pieces.
  • Cool and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and, if desired, poundcake or cookies.