Description
This Zesty Rhubarb Sauce for Ice Cream is a bright and flavorful dessert topping made with fresh rhubarb, citrus, and simple pantry ingredients. Its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors makes vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, pancakes, and other desserts taste extra special.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into small pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
- Pinch of salt
Serving Suggestions
- Vanilla ice cream
- Cheesecake
- Pancakes or waffles
- Yogurt parfaits
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the rhubarb: Wash and chop the rhubarb into small pieces for even cooking.
- Cook the sauce: Add rhubarb, sugar, orange juice, lemon juice, orange zest, and salt to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb breaks down and becomes soft.
- Adjust the texture: For a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Add flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Cool and serve: Let the sauce cool slightly before spooning over ice cream or transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
This rhubarb sauce can be served warm or chilled. Add fresh strawberries, raspberries, or a pinch of cinnamon for a delicious variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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