Best 5 Fruity Rhubarb Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to fruity and flavorful sauces, rhubarb sauce stands out with its unique blend of sweet and tart notes. This vibrant sauce is a culinary delight, perfect for complementing a variety of dishes, from pancakes and waffles to cheesecakes and ice cream. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate fruity rhubarb sauce, ensuring that your taste buds are tantalized and your culinary creations shine.

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EASY RHUBARB SAUCE



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Celebrate spring with the sweet-tart taste of rhubarb in this simple sauce. I enjoy it on toast, English muffins and pancakes, but it's equally decadent drizzled on pound cake or ice cream. -Jackie Hutshing, Sonoma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2-1/4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pound cake or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add rhubarb; cook and stir until rhubarb is tender and mixture is slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest and nutmeg. , Serve warm or chilled over pound cake or ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RHUBARB SAUCE



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This sauce is a yummy use for rhubarb.

Provided by Alle88

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups chopped rhubarb
1 ½ cups water
½ cup white sugar
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin mix (such as Jell-O®)

Steps:

  • Place rhubarb, water, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in gelatin mix. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour rhubarb sauce into a bowl. Cover and place in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 62.3 mg, Sugar 29.6 g

FRUITY RHUBARB SAUCE



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My husband and I came up with these open-faced sandwiches when we didn't have much in the refrigerator. They've been a favorite ever since, particularly when we need a quick dinner. You can easily double the recipe when company drops by.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, raisins, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-22 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Remove from the heat. Fold in pineapple and strawberries. Serve warm or chilled over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts :

RHUBARB SAUCE



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There are so many ways to use this Rhubarb Sauce! From meats and poultry to desserts, this sauce is pure awesome sauce. If you're unfamiliar with rhubarb, it varies in sweetness. So make sure to add sugar to taste in our Rhubarb Sauce recipe. Consider adding ground cinnamon-we think it adds a nice layer of flavor to the Rhubarb Sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 lb rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
Ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in rhubarb; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender and slightly transparent.
  • Stir in cinnamon. Serve sauce warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1/2 cup), Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar, depending on desired tartness
1/3 cup water
1 pound rhubarb stalks, cleaned and diced
1 quart strawberries, cleaned, hulled and halved
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine sugar and water. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add rhubarb and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Add strawberries and lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes more. Allow mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • In batches, if necessary, puree mixture in blender. Add water if mixture appears too thick. Drizzle over yogurt or ice cream or serve with crumpets and sweetened whipped cream.

Tips:

  • For a tarter sauce, use less sugar or honey.
  • To make a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch or arrowroot slurry.
  • For a more rustic sauce, leave the rhubarb in larger pieces.
  • For a smoother sauce, purée the rhubarb before cooking.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold, over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or yogurt.
  • Garnish the sauce with fresh mint or lemon zest.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant color and tangy flavor, rhubarb sauce is a versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're using it as a topping for pancakes or waffles, or as a dipping sauce for fruit or yogurt, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you have some rhubarb on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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