Name: Old Fashioned Stewed Rhubarb Dessert
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 64
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 8 quarts diced fresh rhubarb; 1 cup granulated sugar, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 8 whole cloves; 1 (3 ounce) package red gelatin dessert mix; 0.25 cup liquid honey, gently warmed

Desserts

Grandma's Stewed Rhubarb

Aug 4, 2025
by Abelardo Heller
- 4.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

30 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 15 mins
SERVING

64 People
VIEWS

3

A vibrant and refreshing rhubarb compote that perfectly balances tartness with a touch of sweetness. Its jewel-toned hue and delicate texture make it an elegant accompaniment to both sweet and savory dishes. This is not your average rhubarb dish!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

8 quarts diced fresh rhubarb

1 cup granulated sugar, or more to taste

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

8 whole cloves

1 (3 ounce) package red gelatin dessert mix

0.25 cup liquid honey, gently warmed

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

8 g
Fiber

1 g
Protein

1 g
Sodium

6 mg
Sugar

5 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

In a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot, combine the diced rhubarb, granulated sugar, fresh lemon juice, and whole cloves. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

10 mins

Place the pot over low heat, cover, and allow the rhubarb to gently cook down, stirring occasionally, until it begins to release its juices, soften, and break apart. This should take approximately 10 minutes.

03

Step

5 mins

Increase the heat to medium and bring the rhubarb mixture to a full, rolling boil. (5 minutes)

04

Step

2 mins

Stir in the red gelatin dessert mix until the powder is completely dissolved and the mixture is uniformly colored. (2 minutes)

05

Step

1 hrs

Remove the pot from the heat and allow the stewed rhubarb to cool to room temperature. (30 minutes to 1 hour)

06

Step

2 mins

Once cooled, taste and sweeten with warmed liquid honey as needed, adjusting to your preference. (2 minutes)

For a more complex flavor profile, try adding a pinch of ground ginger or a strip of orange zest along with the other ingredients.
The stewed rhubarb can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pairs beautifully with Greek yogurt, vanilla ice cream, pound cake, or alongside roasted pork.
Adjust sugar to taste depending on the tartness of your rhubarb. Some varieties may require more sweetener.

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