Description
A delicious and tangy rhubarb candy that gives a sweet-sour flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup water (no substitutions)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (lime juice can be used)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (omit for a thinner texture)
- 1 cup superfine sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons citric acid (for sweet-sour flavor)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of chopped rhubarb with 1 cup of water. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is soft and breaks apart easily.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the rhubarb mixture to cool slightly. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and purée until smooth.
- Return the strained purée back to the saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Cook the mixture over low heat, simmering gently for about 10 minutes.
- If you prefer a chewier texture, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water. Slowly stir this mixture into your simmering purée.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Carefully pour the thickened purée onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it into an even layer approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Preheat your oven to its lowest temperature, typically between 150–170°F (65–75°C) and let the mixture dehydrate for 6–8 hours.
- Once fully dried, remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the rhubarb candy to cool completely. Cut into desired strips.
- Store your Rhubarb Sour Belts in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste preference.
- For a thinner texture, skip the cornstarch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Candy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strip
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg