Ingredients

4 stalks rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces 

2 cups sugar 

1 vanilla bean, scraped 

Zest of 1/2 orange 

2 cups water 

1 pint strawberries, diced 

Preparation

Place rhubarb in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vanilla bean, orange zest, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and immediately pour over rhubarb. Set aside until rhubarb is soft and tender, about 1 hour. Drain rhubarb. Chill, reserving syrup for another use. Stir strawberries into rhubarb mixture.