Description
A bright, tangy condiment perfect for breakfasts, desserts, and savory dishes that balances sweet and tart flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds tender red rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup water (or more for a looser sauce)
- 2/3 cup sugar (use less for a tart sauce, more for a sweeter sauce)
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium to medium high heat, stir together all sauce ingredients.
- Let mixture come to a boil.
- Turn heat down to medium low and let simmer until rhubarb is broken down but chunks still remain, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Taste test the sauce while it is simmering; add more sugar for a sweeter sauce or more water for a thinner sauce.
- Remove pan from heat and let cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in a freezer safe container in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
For a fruitier flavor, replace part of the water with apple or orange juice. If you want a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg