Rhubarb and apple compote with no added sugar
Nutrition per serving
A tangy rhubarb compote sweetened by apple, with no added sugar. Fresh and low in calories, it is a healthy dessert or snack, to enjoy plain or with yoghurt.
Preparation: 10 min | Cooking: 20 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Very easy
Calculated per portion from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 78 kcal · 1 g protein · 15 g carbohydrate · 0 g fat
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the rhubarb and apples into pieces.
- Put them in a saucepan with a little water.
- Cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Mash or blend to the texture you prefer.
Nutritional benefits
Rhubarb is very low in calories and rich in fibre, while the apple provides pectin and a natural sweetness that softens the rhubarb’s tartness with no added sugar. Cinnamon or vanilla add flavour without calories. A tangy, light and healthy dessert, ideal if you are watching your weight.
Variations and substitutions
- With strawberries (rhubarb and strawberry).
- With yoghurt or fromage frais.
- With ginger for a kick.
- As a topping for porridge or granola.
Storage and making ahead
Keeps for 5 days in the fridge and freezes well. Handy to make ahead.
💡 Good to know
The apple is enough to sweeten the rhubarb: taste before adding anything, as you probably will not need any sugar.
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Foods in this recipe: rhubarb · apples · cinnamon · vanilla.
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