Rhubarb Compote

• 2 lbs fresh rhubarb chopped
• ½ cup water
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• thinly shaved peel of half a lemon or orange
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients (excluding vanilla) into a large pot.

Heat and stir occasionally until rhubarb breaks down.

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate and use as desired.