Description
If you’ve been searching for the perfect Rhubarb Sauce, you’re in the right place. This homemade rhubarb sauce is sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to make. Because it uses fresh ingredients and simple steps, it’s ideal for beginners and experienced cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional orange zest
- Optional extra vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the chopped rhubarb in a medium saucepan.
- Add water and sugar to the saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the rhubarb breaks down and the sauce thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the sauce to cool before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Use fresh rhubarb whenever possible for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness depending on how tart your rhubarb is. For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooking. Do not overcook or the sauce may become too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg