Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Applesauce
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 2 1/2 cups
Description:
This Strawberry-Rhubarb Applesauce is incredibly versatile, making it a perfect addition to any meal or snack time. Whether served alongside pork or chicken, drizzled over ice cream for a sweet dessert, or enjoyed at breakfast over pancakes or oatmeal, this applesauce offers a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. You can choose to puree it for a traditional texture, but leaving it chunky adds a delightful rustic appeal to the dish.
Recipe Category: Sauces
Keywords: Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Strawberry, Berries, Fruit, Canadian, Lactose Free, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Free Of…, Potluck, Spring, Summer, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Small Appliance, Easy
Ingredients:
- 2 golden delicious apples
- 1 rhubarb stalk
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/3 cup additional sugar (adjust according to taste)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 189
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 4.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 48.4g
- Fiber Content: 5.2g
- Sugar Content: 39.8g
- Protein Content: 1.3g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Apples: Apple peel adds both color and fiber to this dish, so it’s recommended not to peel the apples. However, if you prefer, you can peel them. Core the apples and chop them into chunks. Place them in a saucepan along with 1 tablespoon of cold water.
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Cook the Apples: Over medium heat, cook the chopped apples, stirring often but not continuously, for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the chopped rhubarb, strawberries, and 1/4 cup of white sugar to the saucepan with the apples. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
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Simmer: Once the mixture is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Let it cook, stirring often, for approximately 10 minutes or until the rhubarb and apples have softened to your desired consistency.
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Adjust Sweetness: Taste the applesauce and adjust the sweetness as needed by adding more sugar if the rhubarb makes it too tart for your liking.
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Puree (Optional): You can choose to puree the applesauce in a food processor or blender for a smoother texture. However, if you prefer a chunky texture, skip this step.
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Serve or Store: Once cooked to perfection, transfer the applesauce to a serving dish if you’re serving it immediately. If not, allow it to cool before refrigerating it for later use.
Recipe Notes:
- This Strawberry-Rhubarb Applesauce is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in various ways. Experiment with different serving options, such as serving it alongside savory dishes, drizzling it over desserts, or incorporating it into breakfast meals.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the applesauce according to your taste preferences and the tartness of the rhubarb.
- This recipe yields approximately 2 1/2 cups of delicious homemade applesauce, perfect for sharing or storing for later enjoyment.
