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Home » Recipes » Rhubarb Shrub Recipe – If Ever You Were Thinking of Fermenting, Now is Absolutely the Time

Rhubarb Shrub Recipe – If Ever You Were Thinking of Fermenting, Now is Absolutely the Time

27/03/2020 by Amanda

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Rhubarb shrub – simple to make, lightly fermented, healthy, a great way to preserve seasonal fruit and, most importantly in these trying times,  goes well with gin. 

bottle of rhubarb shrub

Well, here we all are guys – and how much has our world and our lives changed since my last post! There’s an old curse that says “may you live in interesting times”, and it doesn’t get more interesting than this. Covid 19 has changed everything. I’m not sure there is a place for the trivialities of food blogging in a world in the grips of such a crisis. I’m not sure if anyone will be reading them and I’m equally unsure if I can string together anything coherent to say – like everyone else, my anxiety levels are high and my brain is jangled.

One thing I do know, is that my heart aches – for all those in the hospitality industry who have lost jobs, dreams and livelihoods. For those who have built businesses that are now crumbling. For young people just embarking on their careers and lives. For all those who are stuck at home in less than ideal circumstances – alone with no company, with violent partners, with family members with mental health issues, with a tribe of bored, agitated young kids, or young children with parents whose parenting game is not strong. And for those who lack the resources – emotional, financial, intellectual, that we will all need to get through what may well be months of social isolation.

We all need to support each other through this, so don’t be afraid to reach out – virtually, or from a responsible distance – to those in your community who may be doing it tough. Call, email, Skype, Zoom or send up bloody smoke signals. Just do whatever it takes to stay connected, because we’re all in this together and we will need each other to make sure we get through to the other side.

Whatever the hell that may look like.

chopped rhubarb

There’s going to be a lot of comfort food coming out of my kitchen and I’m trying to lift my fermentation game, as I figure a healthy gut is a good start in keeping our bodies strong and well.  With yeast hard to find, I’ve already fed up my sourdough starter so that we can enjoy fresh, home-baked bread, although anyone can just as quickly turn out a fabulous yeasted loaf, and I recently discovered the joys of a delicious rhubarb shrub.

The use of vinegared syrups has a long history that dates back to ancient times, when they were added to water to make it safer to drink.

Fruit shrubs are a simple way to diversify your use of seasonal fruit, and to preserve it for later. They are lightly fermented, so good for your gut and, in the case of rhubarb shrub, go brilliantly with gin – and really, the latter makes them just about perfect as far as I’m concerned.

Give my recipe a try, with rhubarb or some of the other late summer/autumn fruits.

And wash your damn hands!

Rhubarb Shrub

Amanda
Store in the fridge and use it mixed with soda water for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink - or add a splash of gin to liven things up.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 4 days d
Course Drinks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rhubarb, finely diced
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Combine rhubarb and sugar in a bowl, mix well and cover.
  • Place it in the fridge, taking it out to stir well twice a day, for three days.
  • After three days, strain the fruit over a clean bowl, pressing firmly to release as much syrup as possible. Discard rhubarb.
  • Add vinegar to the syrup, mix well, and pour into a clean, sterilised bottle.
  • Refrigerate for one week, before using.
Keyword fermented, fruit
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

 

 

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  1. Karen

    March 27, 2020 at 9:04 am

    5 stars
    Love this! Will definitely be giving it a go.

  2. Peggy Bright

    March 27, 2020 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow, glad I’m growing rhubarb.

  3. Amanda

    March 27, 2020 at 10:01 am

    I think it would be even more wonderful with some ginger, too.

  4. Beck @ golden pudding

    March 28, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    I’ve never tried a shrub, but I have rhubarb, and I have gin 🙂

  5. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    March 29, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Yes we really got deliverd those interesting times! I felt the same way about blogging but then I got so may lovely messages from readers saying that they liked the normalcy and distraction. This rhubarb shrub looks deliciously distracting. Stay safe Amanda.

  6. Kris Lloyd

    March 29, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    Looks fantastic – and I have Rhubarb

  7. Ann

    March 29, 2020 at 4:00 pm

    My rhubarb died but I’d love to give this a go if I can buy some. I’d like to make this for the OH who doesn’t drink alcohol. Does it keep a while? Love your kitchen, it’s very beautiful but comfy looking too.

  8. Amanda

    March 29, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    As it’s a fermented syrup and has vinegar, it should last a few weeks – but I’m not sure exactly how long it would last.

  9. Fran @ G'day Souffle'

    April 02, 2020 at 8:15 am

    Oh, adding a little gin to this drink sounds like a good idea! Sometimes I feel a little ‘superflous’ blogging about a certain recipe during these difficult times. On the other hand, sometimes people feel appreciative of the food photos and the information about the recipes! Let’s keep up our blogging!

  10. Liz Posmyk

    April 11, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    Ditto to what you said, Amanda. After the stress of the bushfires, now we have this. I guess the only consolation (if it can possibly be that) is that it’s happening everywhere to everyone. Love this recipe… had never heard of a shrub. How does it sit with reflux, I wonder? Happy Easter to you, my friend. Stay well. xx

  11. Kath

    April 13, 2020 at 10:26 am

    Do you think this would work with Quinces?

  12. Amanda

    April 13, 2020 at 10:47 am

    I think it would be lovely with quinces, but may not have the colour. I’d add some ginger too.

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