Description
A sweet, tart, and vibrant pink sauce made with fresh spring rhubarb and aromatic vanilla.
Ingredients
4 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Wash and trim the rhubarb, then chop the stalks into 1/2-inch pieces.
Step 2: Combine rhubarb, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
Step 4: Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
Step 6: Let cool completely before transferring to a storage container.
Notes
For a deeper red color, use stalks that are dark red all the way through. If using green rhubarb, the sauce will be delicious but green in color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
