Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb with this homemade strawberry rhubarb sauce. This versatile sauce can be used as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or even as a filling for pies or pastries. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to prepare. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful strawberry rhubarb sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh strawberries
- 1 lb fresh rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Wash the strawberries and rhubarb. Remove the stems from the strawberries and chop them into small pieces. Peel and dice the rhubarb into 1-inch chunks.
- In a large saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, diced rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries and rhubarb have softened and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a blender or using an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth. If you prefer a chunky sauce, you can skip this step.
- Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, transfer it to a jar or container and let it cool completely before refrigerating. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve the strawberry rhubarb sauce chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy it as a topping on your favorite desserts or as a filling in pies and pastries.
