Roasting vegetables or fruit always results in intense flavors, so when I ran across this rhubarb compote recipe in David Tanis's Platter of Figs, I knew I found a winner. The kumquats add a lovely orange punch to the rhubarb and I love the many ways to serve this dish: as a side like applesauce, with crème fraîche or vanilla ice cream for dessert, or layered to make a trifle.
Can anything be simpler?
Rhubarb Kumquat Compote
From Platter of Figs by David Tanis
Ingredients:
2 pounds rhubarb
12 kumquats, sliced
1 cup sugar
Method:
Preheat oven to 350.
Trim and destring the rhubarb and cut into 2 inch pieces. Add the sliced kumquats, toss them with the sugar and place everything in a shallow baking dish.
Trim and destring the rhubarb and cut into 2 inch pieces. Add the sliced kumquats, toss them with the sugar and place everything in a shallow baking dish.
Bake for about 45 minutes until the rhubarb is soft. Let cool and serve at room temperature.
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Yum - I don't think I've ever had a kumquat, but the idea of an orange punch to accent rhubarb sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow, the concept of roasting fruit is new to me. The colors are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI don't believe I've ever had a kumquat either, but the idea of roasting the fruit is a winner. The colors are just amazing Barbara.
ReplyDeleteSam
That is an awesome combination! Your compote must taste divine. I have never thought of bringing those two ingredients together...
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Rosa
I love rhubarb and often add citrus when I'm cooking it. I haven't tried it with cumquats but that is definitely something I should do because your dish with all the chopped up fruit looks fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteLove it, Barb. And only three ingredients! I can imagine how beautiful tasting it is.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I love kumquats and don't use them nearly enough. One of my favorites is tossing them in a touch of honey and roasting them on the top of oiled asparagus then hitting them with lemon before serving... so good together. There is something about the bitterness that I love.
ReplyDeleteYou have another winner with the rhubarb combo... but the rhubarb I got yesterday already has been purposed to make your rhubarb ice cream!!!
Beautiful colors Barbara. A friend and I were talking about Rhubarb the other day. My mom must not have liked it, because being the big pie maker she was, I don't ever remember having it at all when I was growing up. On the other hand, my friend had rhubarb everything. I've got the platter of figs cookbook, might have to try this ... and I'll take mine with vanilla ice cream.
ReplyDeleteLove this, it looks delicious and pretty! Amazing flavors, I'd love it over some ice cream or toasted pound cake.
ReplyDeleteI love rhubarb compote and very intrigued by the addition of kumquats, sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWould you believe I've never had a kumquat?
ReplyDeleteI love recipes such as these when you allow the ingredients to take center stage. With rhubarb and citrus in season right now this is a must make recipe. I'm imagining how well this compote would go with an olive oil cake.
ReplyDeletedelicious..looks soo appetizing..;)
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I love roasting fruit! I've done it for years and I love this recipe! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to make this!
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Howdy Barbara! Oh my your mixed up compote sounds amazingly delish. Wish I can have some too. Slurpppp....
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Why is it that just saying the word "kumquat" makes me giggle like a 3rd grader?
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent way to use kumquats! I never quite know what to do with them, but this sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis post is timed perfectly, Barbara. I noticed fresh rhubarb in the market yesterday and a big basket of kumquats not too far away. Years ago I tried to candy them but the result was a disaster. I'm completely intrigued by this fruity combo and can't wait to try it. I can almost taste that little scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
ReplyDeleteI've never used kumquats, this sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteAnother great rhubarb recipe! Thank you from a fellow rhubarb-lover.
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious! I will serve it with a piece of fresh cheese (queso fresco) on the side.
ReplyDeleteI hope I can find some kumquats because I'd love to try this, Barbara! It sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteBarbara this brought back memories I had forgotten. My parents always had a fruit compote going, sometimes with a bit of liqueur.
ReplyDeleteWe used it for a myriad of dishes!I must make this!
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What a beautiful compote, Barbara. The pairing of rhubarb and kumquat sounds lovely, and you're right, it would be wonderful on so many things!
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I have never cooked a kumquat---and the idea of pairing it with rhubarb makes it all the more intriguing. I think I'd love it layered in a trifle.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping rhubarb starts appearing here soon!
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I never thought in mixing kumquat with rhubarb...and I like how you made this compote by using the oven :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
This looks so easy and delicious! I must admit that I've never cooked with kumquats, or even seen them for sale locally. Time for me to hunt them down!
ReplyDeleterhubarb and kumquats are two things of which i've eaten woefully little. we're still waiting for rhubarb to come into season here, and when it does, i'm gonna be all over it! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara,
ReplyDeleteLove that this dish could be savoury or for a dessert.
I really enjoy rhubarb and have only had kumquat a few times.
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Carolyn
This sounds wonderful! I have seen plenty of kumquats in the stores recently but no rhubarb. I have yet to taste one!
ReplyDeleteWe FINALLY have rhubarb in the market and I can't wait to try all the gorgeous recipes I've seen. This one will be first...
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful! I will need to try it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks simply perfect! I need to get some rhubarb already this spring. I'd love to spoon this over vanilla ice cream.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mix of flavors-both a bit sour but when cooked release a wonderfully sweet flavor.
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
I need to find kumquats! I've only tried them once but they are delicious and I bet this compote is delicious and unique
ReplyDeletebravo for the daring combination kumqat and rhubarb !!pierre
ReplyDeleteWhat an unusual combo of kumquats & rhubarb! You are a very clever woman! :)
ReplyDeleteThe endresult says it all: just so beautiful & so tasty too! :)
Ooooh, that is gorgeous! The color in phenomenal, and I'm sure the flavors are exquisite together!
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