Rosy Rhubarb Smoothie Recipes

Steps:

• RHUBARB BASE:.
• In a non-reactive medium saucepan, stir together sugar and orange juice.
• Stir in rhubarb and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer to airtight container.
• Cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• FOR EACH PICK-A-FRUIT AND RHUBARB MILKSHAKE:.
• Toss the 1/2 cup rhubarb base mix and chosen fruit into a blender.
• Add some milk or frozen yogurt or ice cream for a thicker shake.
• Blend until mixed well.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/ gas 4/fan 160C. Halve the rhubarb lengthways then cut into 5cm lengths. Put the fruit into a small roasting tin just large enough to hold it in a single layer (any larger and too much of the liquid will evaporate during cooking).
• Add the remaining ingredients and cover with foil. Cook in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the rhubarb is just tender.
• Lift the rhubarb from the cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and put it into a serving dish. Put the roasting tin with the cooking liquid back on the hob and bring to the boil. Bubble for about 5 minutes to reduce it slightly, then remove from the heat.
• Taste the rhubarb liquid - it should be tart without being sour - and stir in a little extra sugar if necessary, then pour it over the rhubarb. You can serve it warm or chill overnight and serve cold.