How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

The sweet-tart flavor of strawberries and rhubarb makes a perfect summer dessert. Here's an easy sauce to make to serve over biscuits or shortcake. It can also be converted to strawberry rhubarb crumble or strawberry rhubarb crisp with the addition of toppings.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups - rhubarb
• 2 cups - strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/2 cup - sugar (if using fresh berries)
• 1/8 cup orange liquor
• 1 tablespoon - cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon - orange zest (optional)

1. 

   Pick the rhubarb by pulling the outer stems, leaving the center of the plant. Cut off the leafy part and use just the stems. Wash the stems and chop them into 1 inch pieces.

2. 

   Stir the cornstarch and orange liquor together until all lumps are gone. Put it in a microwave safe container with the liquid from the frozen strawberries or the sugar if using fresh strawberries. Mix this together, then stir the rhubarb pieces in until coated with the sugary solution.

3. 

   Hold the strawberries aside (fresh or frozen). If using fresh strawberries, cut them in half.

4. 

   Cook the rhubarb mixture in the microwave for three minutes. Then add the strawberries. Stir, then microwave for 2 or 3 more minutes. Check at intervals to make sure it isn't bubbling over. Stir.

5. 

   The mixture is done when the rhubarb pieces are tender and the sauce thickens.

6. 

   Serve it over biscuits or shortcake. Top it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Tips & Warnings

• Be very careful when stirring the hot mixture. It's molten and will burn you.
• Don't use the rhubarb leaves. They are poisonous.

[onondaga]

on 11/16/2009 My mom used to make strawberry rhubarb pie. This soundsjust as yummy.

[LisaSmegal]

on 10/18/2009 This sounds absolutely wonderful. As much as I love fruits and vegetables, I've actually never had rhubarb. This sounds very easy to make so I think I may definitely give it a try.

[wordstock]

on 1/16/2009 Rhubarb, my husbands favorite. Thanks

[gailM]

on 9/18/2008 Well now that sounds so easy even I could make it. I'm still looking for an old recipe using soda cackers with the rhubarb sauce to reduce the tartness. A really fabulous recipe.

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 9/4/2008 Is that a pic of your own crumble... Looks delicious either way...this sounds like an excellent recipe. thanks for sharing.