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Cardamom and Orange Spiced Rhubarb
Tender shoots of gorgeously pink forced rhubarb are available now – simply cooked with a little sugar and spice, it is delicious with French Toast for weekend winter brunch.

Try our delicious spiced rhubarb. Stewed in sugar syrup, orange and cardamom, it's perfect on top of our fluffy French toast!
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Ingredients
- 50 g
caster sugar
- 10
cardamom pods, crushed
Juice and finely-grated zest of 2 oranges
- 400 g
forced rhubarb, cut into 5cm lengths
Directions
- Step 1In a frying pan, gently heat caster sugar, cardamom pods and the juice and finely-grated zest of oranges and a couple of tablespoons water until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 2-3 mins.
- Step 2Strain, then return the syrup to the pan, add forced rhubarb and spread out in one layer. Cook over a low heat for 3-5 min, turning halfway until completely tender but holding its shape. Tip onto a plate to cool. Serve with French toast and a dollop of crème fraiche.
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