Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce
Servings: 10 - 15 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups rhubarb leaves removed and discarded, sliced into 1" slices
- 2 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract
- Optional: 5 drops red food coloring
- Optional: a teaspoon of lemon or orange zest
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, and vanilla (or almond extract) into a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add rhubarb and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add strawberries and cook for another 5 - 10 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add more sugar to your taste preference.
- Remove the sauce from the stove.
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender and pulse the mixture until desired consistency.
- For a chunkier sauce, use a fork to press down/mash the berries and rhubarb.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Serve using the ideas provided in this blog post.
- Bon Appetito!