Rhubarb compote with vanilla crème fraîche & pancakes

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Rhubarb compote with vanilla crème fraîche & pancakes
35 min.
4
259kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Rhubarb Compote with Vanilla Crème Fraîche and Pancakes. This charming dish offers a vibrant combination of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for a brunch gathering or a cozy family breakfast, the tartness of fresh rhubarb harmonizes beautifully with the sweetness of honey and caster sugar, creating a luscious compote that is both refreshing and satisfying.

As you prepare this dish, the mouthwatering aroma of baked rhubarb mingling with the warm notes of vanilla will fill your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table. Accompanied by a dollop of creamy vanilla crème fraîche, the compote adds richness and depth to classic pancakes, making each bite a comforting adventure. This recipe is not only a treat for the senses; it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, ensuring that it can be enjoyed by many.

Whether you're looking to impress your guests or simply want to enjoy a special breakfast at home, this Rhubarb Compote with Vanilla Crème Fraîche and Pancakes is the ideal choice. With its quick preparation time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up a gourmet meal in no time. Don’t forget to garnish with a sprinkle of lemon zest for that extra touch of brightness that elevates the entire dish. Dive into this delightful recipe and savor the joy of homemade goodness!

Ingredients

  • 450 rhubarb cut into 4cm pieces
  • 85 sugar 
  • tbsp honey 
  •  lemon zest finely grated
  •  vanilla pod 
  • pieces ginger cut into thin shards
  • tsp powdered sugar 
  • 200 ml crème fraîche 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 140C/fan 120C/gas
  2. Put the rhubarb pieces into a bowl and add the sugar, honey, a squeeze of lemon juice and 3 tbsp water.
  3. Mix well, then lay the pieces flat in a roasting tray. Split the vanilla pods in half, then scrape out the seeds and reserve for the vanilla crme frache.
  4. Add the vanilla pods to the rhubarb, then bake in the oven for 30 mins.
  5. Meanwhile, stir the vanilla seeds and icing sugar into the crme frache. When the rhubarb is cooked, drain the juices into a pan, then boil to thicken slightly.
  6. Mix the rhubarb with the stem ginger and juices, then spoon over pancakes. Top with a spoonful of vanilla crme frache and a sprinkling of lemon zest.
  7. Serve with our easiest ever pancakes. For recipe see 'Goes well with' above.

Nutrition Facts

Calories259kcal
Protein3.34%
Fat33.41%
Carbs63.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.59
Glycemic Load
22.01
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.414347793745%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.44mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:258.77kcal
12.94%
Fat:10.1g
15.55%
Saturated Fat:4.97g
31.06%
Carbohydrates:43.03g
14.34%
Net Carbohydrates:40.81g
14.84%
Sugar:37.71g
41.9%
Cholesterol:28.68mg
9.56%
Sodium:20.55mg
0.89%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.27g
4.55%
Vitamin K:33.69µg
32.09%
Calcium:149.06mg
14.91%
Vitamin C:11.46mg
13.9%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.99%
Potassium:396.82mg
11.34%
Fiber:2.22g
8.88%
Vitamin A:418.33IU
8.37%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.46%
Phosphorus:53.59mg
5.36%
Magnesium:19.01mg
4.75%
Selenium:3.31µg
4.72%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.29%
Folate:11.33µg
2.83%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.75%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.68%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.21%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.1%
Copper:0.04mg
2.08%
Iron:0.37mg
2.07%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.05%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.7%