Strawberry-Rhubarb Syrup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This easy stovetop strawberry-rhubarb syrup recipe turns a classic pairing into a tasty topping to serve warm or cold over pancakes, waffles, or strata.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups strawberries, halved
1 cup chopped rhubarb
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1 Combine strawberries and rhubarb in a blender; blend on low speed until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Strain through a mesh sieve placed over a bowl; discard solids and reserve juice.
2 Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Stir in reserved strawberry-rhubarb juice.
3 Whisk cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until smooth; add to juice mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.
4 Serve warm or cold.