BAKED RHUBARB COMPôTE
BAKED RHUBARB COMPôTE
BAKED RHUBARB COMPôTE

Ingredients
  • 1 kilo/2lb 3oz forced or 'champagne' rhubarb
  • 250g/8¾oz caster sugar
  • 1 vanilla pod
  • split lengthways (optional)
  • butter
  • for greasing
Directions
  • Cut the rhubarb into 3cm/1in lengths and mix with the sugar and vanilla.
  • Leave to macerate for a minimum of one hour or overnight if possible.
  • Preheat oven to 170C/325F/ Gas 3.
  • Lightly butter a baking dish
  • drain the rhubarb and pack it in. Cover tightly with foil and bake for twenty minutes.
  • Remove from oven and leave until cool before uncovering.