Rhubarb Sauce
Rhubarb Sauce is a delightful condiment that combines tart and sweet flavors, adding a burst of color and taste to any meal. This versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over desserts like ice cream or yogurt, or as a tangy accompaniment to savory dishes. With fresh rhubarb, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, you can whip up this delicious sauce in no time, creating a nostalgic treat that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and chop the rhubarb into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped rhubarb, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rhubarb breaks down into a chunky sauce.
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a blender and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness with additional sugar or lemon juice as needed.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to jars or airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg