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Rhubarb Sauce
If you think rhubarb is just for baked goods, you will be pleasantly surprised by the sweet, slightly tart flavor of this versatile sauce.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Course:
Sauces and Dips
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
4
Calories:
121
kcal
Ingredients
1
pound
rhubarb
about 3 cups sliced into ½-inch pieces
½
cup
sugar
2-4
tablespoons
water
adjust for desired thickness
1
tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, water, and lemon juice over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to medium.
Cook, while stirring frequently, until the rhubarb softens and the mixture has thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
Let cool and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Serve cold, warm, or at room temperature.
Notes
Frozen rhubarb will also work nicely for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories:
121
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
0.3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.04
g
|
Sodium:
5
mg
|
Potassium:
331
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
26
g
|
Vitamin A:
116
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11
mg
|
Calcium:
98
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg