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Sweet and Tangy Rhubarb Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Tangy Rhubarb Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and versatile recipe for making a delicious rhubarb sauce that can be used as a topping or filling for various dishes.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds tender red rhubarb, cut into 1/2″ pieces
  • 1/2 cup water or more for a looser sauce
  • 2/3 cup sugar (use less for a tart sauce, more for a sweeter sauce)

Instructions

  1. Cooking the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium to medium-high heat, stir together all sauce ingredients. Let mixture come to a boil and then turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer until rhubarb is broken down but chunks still remain. This should take 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the tenderness of the rhubarb.
  2. Adjusting Flavors: Taste test the sauce while it is simmering. Add more sugar if you like a sweeter sauce. Add more water if you’d like a thinner sauce. If you’d like a little more color to your sauce, stir in a drop or two of red food coloring.
  3. Storage: Remove pan from heat and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 6 months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg