Description
This Flavorful Rhubarb Applesauce is a bright and refreshing twist on traditional applesauce. Combining sweet apples with tangy rhubarb, warm cinnamon, and a touch of citrus, this easy homemade recipe creates a naturally delicious snack, breakfast topping, or healthy dessert for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 2 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Peel and chop the apples. Wash and cut the rhubarb into small pieces for even cooking.
- Combine ingredients: Place apples, rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a large saucepan.
- Cook the applesauce: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft and breaking down.
- Create the texture: Mash with a potato masher for a rustic chunky applesauce or blend with an immersion blender for a smooth consistency.
- Add final flavor: Stir in vanilla extract and adjust sweetness or spices according to taste.
- Cool and serve: Serve warm or chilled as a snack, breakfast topping, or dessert.
- Store: Transfer leftovers to airtight containers and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Choose naturally sweet apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji to balance the tart rhubarb. This applesauce can be frozen for up to 3 months. Add fresh ginger or berries for a fun seasonal variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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