Description
Simple rhubarb sauce is a quick and easy recipe that transforms fresh or frozen rhubarb into a sweet-tart topping perfect for spooning over ice cream, pancakes, yogurt, or oatmeal. Ready in minutes, it captures the bright flavor of spring with just a few basic ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, and water over medium heat.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and the sauce thickens slightly, about 10–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice if using.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm or refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over yogurt, ice cream, pancakes, oatmeal, or toast.
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on the tartness of the rhubarb and your sweetness preference.
- For a smoother sauce, mash the rhubarb or blend once cooled.
- Freeze in portions for up to 3 months for easy use later.
- Add strawberries for a strawberry-rhubarb variation.
- Delicious warm or cold—versatile for many dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rhubarb sauce, easy rhubarb recipe, sweet tart sauce, rhubarb topping, spring sauce recipe