Best 2 Slow Cooker Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce Recipes

When faced with an abundance of ripe strawberries and tangy rhubarb, transform these seasonal ingredients into a delectable slow cooker strawberry rhubarb sauce. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, this homemade sauce is a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a topping for pancakes or waffles, a filling for pies and tarts, or a simple spread for toast, this sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SAUCE

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A neighbor shared the recipe for this wonderful fruit sauce with me. It's a great way to use up a bumper crop of rhubarb. We like it over ice cream, pancakes and even fresh, hot biscuits. -Nancy Cowlishaw, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 4h30m

Yield 4-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

Place the rhubarb, sugar, juice, cinnamon sticks, orange zest and ginger in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until rhubarb is tender. , Stir in strawberries; cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard cinnamon sticks. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKER RHUBARB STRAWBERRY SAUCE

Slow-Cooker Rhubarb Strawberry Sauce image

We recently started growing our own rhubarb, and we live in a part of Oregon where strawberries are plentiful. I created this to drizzle over ice cream and filled a crisp with the rest. -Kim Banick, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 4h45m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed (about 10 stalks)
4 cups fresh strawberries (about 1-1/4 pounds), halved
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until rhubarb is tender., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook, covered, on low 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

Choose firm and ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
Use fresh rhubarb stalks that are bright red or pink in color and have no blemishes.
If you don't have fresh rhubarb, you can use frozen rhubarb that has been thawed and drained.
Add a little bit of sugar or honey to the sauce to taste, if desired.
Serve the sauce warm or cold, over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker strawberry rhubarb sauce is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of summer. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sauce that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tangy sauce to add to your favorite dishes, give this slow cooker strawberry rhubarb sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!