Chunky Apple Rhubarb Sauce with Dried Cranberries
Sweet, tangy, and delightfully spiced, this Chunky Apple Rhubarb Sauce with Dried Cranberries is a must-try for fall and beyond! Packed with tender chunks of apples, tart rhubarb, and bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of flavors. A touch of cinnamon and ginger adds warmth, while a splash of lemon juice brightens each bite. This 40-minute recipe is easy to prepare and versatile—serve it warm over pancakes, chilled with yogurt, or as a flavorful side to roasted meats. Whether you're meal-prepping or looking to elevate breakfast or dessert, this chunky fruit sauce is a comforting, homemade treat worth savoring.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 cups rhubarb (trimmed and chopped)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks and set aside.
Trim and chop rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, rhubarb, dried cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples and rhubarb are soft but still chunky.
Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature as desired.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 220.1 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1569 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
