Ingredients

makes 1 1/2 cups

　　3 pounds fresh rhubarb, thinly sliced (about 2 quarts)

　　1 1/2 cups Ginger Syrup (recipe follows)

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste

　　

Ginger Syrup

2 1/2 cups sugar

　　2 cups sliced unpeeled fresh ginger

　　(makes 2 1/2 cups)

　　

Step 1

In a nonreactive saucepan, bring the rhubarb, ginger syrup, and salt to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the rhubarb turns a deep dusky rose color and is the texture of very soft applesauce. Push through a medium (not fine) sieve or colander with a spatula while still warm. It should yield 4 cups. Cool before adding the lemon juice and freezing in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s directions.

　　

Ginger Syrup

Step 2

Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan. Stir in the sugar and ginger and bring to a very low simmer. Cook for 1 hour. Cool the ginger in the liquid and then strain.

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