Description
A delightful and versatile rhubarb sauce recipe that can be used as a topping for various dishes, from pancakes to ice cream. This easy-to-make sauce captures the essence of spring with its sweet-tart flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Rhubarb Sauce:
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb (chopped into ½-inch pieces)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Rhubarb Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the sauce cool before serving. It will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to taste depending on the tartness of the rhubarb.
- This sauce is delicious served warm or chilled over pancakes, yogurt, ice cream, or pound cake.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
