Rhubarb Fool with Strawberries

Submitted by Debra Flinner of Canton, Ohio

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rhubarb, sliced into 1″ pieces
• 1/3 cup sugar
• Dash of salt
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

Directions:

1. In large saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, salt and orange juice; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, simmer covered 6-8 minutes or when rhubarb is tender.
3. Process rhubarb mixture in a blender until smooth.
4. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.
5. Just before serving, combine pureed rhubarb and strawberries in a bowl.
6. Whip whipping cream until soft peaks form; gently fold into rhubarb strawberry mixture.