Rhubarb Sauce
Brighten up your desserts and savory dishes with this tangy-sweet Rhubarb Sauce, a quick and versatile recipe perfect for any occasion. Made with just 5 simple ingredients—fresh rhubarb stalks, sugar, water, a touch of vanilla extract, and a splash of lemon juice—this sauce comes together in under 30 minutes. Its vibrant color and naturally tart flavor balance beautifully with the sweetness, making it an irresistible topping for ice cream, pancakes, yogurt, or even roasted meats. With a velvety, spoonable texture, it’s an easy way to elevate your meals with a seasonal burst of flavor. Whether served warm or chilled, this homemade rhubarb sauce is the ultimate blend of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb stalks
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and trim off any leaves, as they are toxic. Slice the stalks into 1/2-inch pieces.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rhubarb pieces, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes, or until the rhubarb has softened and broken down into a sauce-like consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a small amount of extra sugar.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve the rhubarb sauce warm or chilled. It pairs wonderfully with ice cream, pancakes, yogurt, or even roasted meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 864 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 2894 mg | 62% | |
*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.
