Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 15

Tart and sweet Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/2 cups sliced rhubarb ( fresh or frozen )
	3/4 cup water
	1/2 cup sugar
	1 lemon , juice and zest of
	1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
	2 cups raspberries ( fresh or previously frozen , unsweetened )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

14g

Fat

Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce is a perfect spring or summer recipe when rhubarb and raspberries are in season. The tangy flavor of the rhubarb complements the sweet raspberries, creating the perfect sauce for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. This sauce is easy to prepare and tastes like a gourmet restaurant dish. Moreover, it is a healthier alternative to most commercial jams and syrups because it doesn't contain any preservatives or artificial flavors. Surprise your family and friends with this delicious and healthy recipe!

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized pot, cook rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and cinnamon over medium heat until it starts to boil.
2.	Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until rhubarb is soft and cooked.
3.	Remove the pot from the heat and add raspberries, stirring gently until homogeneously mixed.
4.	With a hand blender or food processor, puree the mixture until it becomes smooth and even.
5.	Strain the sauce through a fine sieve to remove any seeds or skin.
6.	Allow to cool and serve as a sauce for desserts, pancakes, or ice cream. Refrigerate the leftovers.

PROS

This Raspberry Rhubarb Sauce is low in calories, contains only natural sugar, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and is vegan friendly.

It is also easy to prepare with only a few ingredients, and can last for several days in the fridge.
Its sweet, tangy taste goes great with almost any dessert or breakfast food.

CONS

Rhubarb leaves and roots contain toxins, so only the stalks should be consumed.
Too much rhubarb can also lead to an upset stomach.
Additionally, even though it is low in sugar, it might affect people who have diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Aside from being low in calories and containing fiber and vitamin C, this sauce is also a good source of antioxidants.
The anthocyanins in raspberries and the polyphenols in rhubarb have been shown to protect against several diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, and inflammation.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to reducing blood sugar levels and improving insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes.