Rose Poached Rhubarb Recipe

Ingredients

1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise

1 cup granulated sugar

2 cups still rose wine

2 cinnamon sticks

1 whole star anise

12 ounces rhubarb, halved crosswise

Yogurt or ice cream, for serving

Preparation

Using the tip of a paring knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean into a medium saucepan, and add pod to pan. Add sugar, breaking up clumps of vanilla seeds with your fingertips.

Add wine, cinnamon, and star anise. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add rhubarb, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and cover. Let stand until rhubarb is soft and mixture has cooled, about 2 hours. Discard vanilla pod, cinnamon, and star anise. Divide among dishes, and serve with yogurt or ice cream.