Easy Fresh Rhubarb Sauce with Vanilla & Citrus Recipe
This 4-Ingredient Fresh Rhubarb Sauce is a delightful and versatile condiment that pairs perfectly with both sweet and savory dishes. Tangy rhubarb is cooked down with cane sugar, fresh orange peel, and a hint of vanilla bean paste to create a luscious sauce that can elevate any meal.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Rhubarb Sauce:
- 650 grams rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 130 grams cane sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4 strips of fresh orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Cut rhubarb: Cut rhubarb into 1/2 inch pieces. In a large bowl or tray, mix rhubarb with sugar, salt, and orange peel. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook mixture: Add all of the mixture, including juices, to a medium pot and gently simmer for 10 minutes with the cover on, stirring occasionally. Rhubarb will soften and break down. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Blend: Discard orange peel and blend the mixture until smooth.
- Finish: Stir in vanilla bean paste. The sauce will thicken a bit as it’s refrigerated. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for 4-6 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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