How do I store sugar cane and what are some things I can do with it?!

How do I store sugar cane and what are some things I can do with it?

I just bought a five or six foot stalk of sugar cane, and was wondering if anyone knows how exactly I store it, and what kind of things can I do with it? Thanks!

7 hours ago
It tastes fiberous, is that what its supposed to taste like?

Exotic Compote with Sugar Cane
Servings: 4 Change to Servings


Ingredients
1/2
package
Sugar Cane peeled and gut lengthwise in quarters

2
packages
Dried Pineapple Rings (3 ounce packages)

1
package
Dried Mango Slices diced

1/3
cup
Chopped Crystallized Ginger finely chopped

3
tablespoons
Orange Peel

1/2
cup
Flame Seedless Raisins

1
cup
Dried Apricots halves

1
stick
Canela (Cinnamon Sticks)

1 1/2
cups
Orange Juice (not from concentrate)

1/4
cup
Cream Sherry

3
tablespoons
Brown Sugar



Preparation
Mix all ingredients in a 3 - 4 quart microwavable casserole. Microwave 12 minutes covered, whisking every 6 minutes. Microwave an additional 12 minutes unconvered, whisking every 6 minutes. Allow to cool before placing in air tight container. Serve over pancakes, ice cream or in a frosty dessert dish with whipped topping.

Keep in refrigerator.