8ounces (227 grams)rhubarb,cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
⅓cupgranulated sugar
½lemon,zested
½teaspoonground cardamom
1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Combine rhubarb, sugar, lemon zest, cardamom, and water in an 8x8-inch baking dish. Mix well.
Cover pan with foil, then roast rhubarb until it's tender and can be easily pierced with a knife (about 15 to 20 minutes).
Serve rhubarb warm or chilled, paired with ice cream, cake, and other sweet and savory dishes.
Notes
Testing for Doneness - The rhubarb should be very tender when it's ready (pierce it with a sharp knife to test), but still holding its shape. The cooking time will vary depending on how thick your rhubarb stalks are.Doubling the Recipe - You can easily size up the recipe by doubling or tripling it. Just keep in mind that the rhubarb needs to bake in a single layer. If you size up the recipe, make sure to use a larger pan.Customize - This recipe is simple to customize by swapping out the lemon zest for orange zest, using other spices (such as cinnamon or ginger), or adding fresh strawberries (or other fruit).How to Use - There are so many ways to serve this sweet-tart sauce! Use it as a topping for ice cream, poundcake, pancakes, yogurt, and more.More - Check out the info before this recipe card for recipe variations, serving suggestions, more rhubarb recipes, and other helpful tips!