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3-Ingredient Slow Cooker Rhubarb Dessert

A simple, tangy-sweet dessert made with tender slow-cooked rhubarb, lightly sweetened and finished with vanilla. This rustic, jam-like treat is perfect on its own or served over ice cream, yogurt, or cake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Easy Recipes, Fruit Desserts, Seasonal, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 94 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups rhubarb trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2-2/3 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Rinse rhubarb under cold water, pat dry, trim ends, discard leaves, and cut stalks into 1-inch pieces.
  • Place rhubarb evenly into the slow cooker. Sprinkle sugar over top and drizzle with vanilla extract.
  • Gently stir to distribute ingredients, then cover with lid.
  • Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 1.5–2 hours, until rhubarb is soft and broken down.
  • Stir well and taste, adjusting sugar as needed.
  • Let sit uncovered for 5–10 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm over ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt. Add strawberries during cooking for a sweeter variation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 23.3gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.1gSodium: 10mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 21.3g
Keyword 3-Ingredient Recipe, fruit compote, rhubarb dessert, Simple Dessert, slow cooker