Rhubarb and Strawberry Bowl

Top yogurt, ice cream or angel cake with this colourful and tangy combination

  • 1 lb/454 g fresh rhubarb cut in 1-inch pieces

  • 1 cup/250 ml water

  • 1 tsp/5 ml lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup/125 ml granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp/5 ml cornstarch

  • 3 cups/750 ml sliced fresh strawberries

Place rhubarb in 6-cup (1.5 l) casserole with 1/4 cup water, lemon juice and sugar.  Cook, covered, on high for 7 or 8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.  Cool and drain, reserving rhubarb liquid.

Combine remaining water, rhubarb liquid and cornstarch in 8-cup (2 l) casserole.  Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until thickened.  Stir at 1-minute intervals.  Cool.  Stir rhubarb and strawberries into sauce and chill before serving. 

Makes 4 servings.

Compliments of Bayview Organic Farm!
www.bayvieworganicfarm.com