Grandma's Stewed Rhubarb

This recipe for grandma's old-fashioned stewed rhubarb makes a big batch. It's good eaten plain, served with ice cream or yogurt, or on top of shortcake.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 34 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
• 8 quarts diced fresh rhubarb
• 1 (3 ounce) package red Jell-O® dessert mix
• 0.25 cup honey, warmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice, and cloves in a large stockpot over low heat; cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb begins to release its juices, softens, and breaks apart, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Increase heat to medium; bring rhubarb mixture to a full rolling boil. Stir in gelatin mix until dissolved.

Step 3

Cool mixture to room temperature, about 30 minutes; sweeten with honey.