Stewed rhubarb

by Ed Halmagyi

Ingredients

  • 3 bunches rhubarb
  • 400g caster sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp natural vanilla paste

Instructions

1 Wash and dry the rhubarb, then slice very finely across the grain. Combine with the sugar, water and vanilla and set over a moderate heat. Cook, stirring often, for 45 minutes, until ruby red and thickened. Set aside to cool covered with a piece of cling film.