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Rhubarb Compote
Faiza Shabir

5-Ingredient Easy Rhubarb Compote for Breakfast

A simple, sweet-tart rhubarb compote made with just five ingredients. This easy breakfast topping is soft, fruity, and bursting with fresh flavor. Perfect for spooning over yogurt, pancakes, oatmeal, or toast for a quick homemade treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups – Rhubarb chopped
  • ¼ cup – Honey or sugar
  • 2 tbsp – Water
  • 1 tsp – Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp – Lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Add rhubarb, honey, and water to a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until rhubarb softens, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir occasionally while cooking.
  4. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  5. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Serve warm or chilled over your favorite breakfast dishes.

Notes

  • Store compote in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Add strawberries for a sweeter variation.
  • Adjust sweetness depending on the rhubarb tartness.
  • Delicious over yogurt, oatmeal, or waffles.

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