Rhubarb with Berries and Candied Ginger

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Rhubarb with Berries and Candied Ginger
45 min.
4
194kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful way to embrace seasonal flavors, look no further than our Rhubarb with Berries and Candied Ginger. This elegant dessert perfectly balances the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of fresh berries, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. It's not just a treat for the taste buds; its vibrant colors bring a touch of spring to your table, making it an eye-catching side dish for any gathering.

Vegetarian and gluten-free, this recipe is inclusive and appeals to a wide range of dietary preferences. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a dish that serves four, ensuring everyone can indulge without the guilt—just 194 calories per serving! The use of light brown sugar or maple syrup provides natural sweetness, while the addition of zesty orange juice and fragrant ground cloves elevates the overall experience.

As the rhubarb bakes, it transforms into a tender delight, while the heat gently coaxes out the flavors of the berries. Topping this delicious concoction with a light, billowy mix of cream and crème fraîche adds a luxurious finish, complemented by the unique touch of candied ginger for a hint of spice. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this dish is sure to be a standout at your next meal, inviting everyone to savor the true essence of springtime flavors.

Ingredients

  • slices candied ginger for garnish cut into thin strips,
  • servings crème fraîche 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  •  orange juice 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • teaspoon minute tapioca 
  • 1.5 pounds rhubarb 
  • handful blackberries 

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Wash the rhubarb, trim off the ends of the stalks, then slice them crosswise into 1/2-inch chunks. If the stalks are very thick, halve them lengthwise first. Toss with the sugar, tapioca, orange juice, zest, and cloves. Arrange in an 8 x 10-inch gratin dish and let stand while you preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover with foil and bake until the fruit is tender when pierced with a knife, 35 to 45 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, if you're using strawberries, rinse them quickly, then slice thickly. Plunge mulberries briefly into water and remove any stems. When the rhubarb is done, remove it from the oven, scatter the berries over the top, and let stand with a piece of foil placed loosely over the top. The heat of the rhubarb will open the flavor of the berries, cooking them slightly.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with cream and crème fraîche whipped together until billowy, and the candied ginger.
  4. Taste
  5. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
  6. From Local Flavors by Deborah Madison Copyright (c) 2002 by Deborah Madison Published by Broadway Books.Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and The Savory Way, each earned the IACP's Julia Child Cookbook of the Year award. Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone also received a James Beard Award, as did Local Flavors, her most recent book. She is also the author of the James Beard Award nominee This Can't Be Tofu! and The Greens Cookbook, which is now a classic. She lives in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Nutrition Facts

Calories194kcal
Protein3.9%
Fat12.06%
Carbs84.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.5
Glycemic Load
1.4
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
8.3752173923928%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.25mg
Catechin
3.78mg
Epicatechin
0.88mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
1.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.79mg
Naringenin
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:193.62kcal
9.68%
Fat:2.71g
4.17%
Saturated Fat:1.31g
8.18%
Carbohydrates:42.44g
14.15%
Net Carbohydrates:39.31g
14.3%
Sugar:34.77g
38.64%
Cholesterol:7.08mg
2.36%
Sodium:19.46mg
0.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.97g
3.94%
Vitamin K:50.17µg
47.78%
Vitamin C:21.27mg
25.78%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.68%
Calcium:183.35mg
18.33%
Potassium:572.5mg
16.36%
Fiber:3.13g
12.5%
Magnesium:25.95mg
6.49%
Vitamin A:278.89IU
5.58%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.46%
Folate:17.48µg
4.37%
Selenium:2.67µg
3.81%
Phosphorus:36.7mg
3.67%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.46%
Iron:0.62mg
3.43%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.34%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.07%
Copper:0.06mg
2.9%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.51%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.52%
Source:Epicurious