DESSERTS
POACHED RHUBARB AND APPLE
Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients
3 large bunches rhubarb stems, cut into 5cm lengths
12 large apples, peeled and cut into thick slices 1¼ cups/310ml water
1½ cups/300g sugar
METHOD
Slow Cooking
1.Place EasySear™ pan into slow cooker base.
2.Place rhubarb, apples, water and sugar into EasySear™ pan and mix well.
3.Cover with lid, turn Temperature Control Dial to ‘LOW’ setting. Cook for 3 to 5 hours or until rhubarb is tender but still has some shape.
4.Serve hot or cold with fresh cream, custard or ice cream.
NOTE
This recipe is only suitable for the Low setting due to the high sugar content.
TIP
Other fruits such as peaches, nectarines, pears can be poached in the slow cooker. Always use the Low setting and make sure there is enough water or liquid to cover the base of the EasySear™ pan to at least 4cm deep. Add sugar to taste and the fruit to be poached. Cover with lid and cook until fruit is tender, but still has its shape. Turn fruit during cooking if possible.
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