Delicious and Easy Rhubarb-Applesauce Recipe

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This rhubarb-applesauce recipe combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of apples to create a flavorful and unique sauce. It's perfect for topping your morning yogurt, serving with roast pork, or simply enjoying on its own. Plus, it's easy to make and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week!

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 3 cups chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, apples, sugar, and water.
  2. Cook over medium heat until the fruit is soft, about 20 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve warm or chilled.

Interesting Facts

  • Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, not a fruit!
  • Applesauce is a great way to sneak more fruits and veggies into your diet.
  • This recipe can easily be made vegan by using a plant-based sweetener like maple syrup instead of sugar.