Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce: Sweet and tart combination of strawberries and rhubarb is a delicious addition to breakfast waffles or pancakes. An ice cream Sundae topped with this sauce will be a winner at your next party. Add some whipping cream or heavy cream to the sauce and enjoy a bowl of it for dessert. Strawberry Rhubarb sauce is soo good on Brown Butter Pancakes.
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Key Takeaways:
- Versatile Sauce: Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce adds a sweet and tangy twist to breakfast favorites like waffles and pancakes or as a topping for ice cream sundaes.
- Dessert Delight: Mix with whipping or heavy cream to create a quick, flavorful dessert bowl.
- Seasonal Ingredient: Fresh rhubarb is best harvested in spring (May) but can be frozen for off-season use.
- Preparation Tip: Slice rhubarb into ½-inch pieces for easy cooking; 2 cups of rhubarb and 1 cup of strawberries make the perfect batch.
- Quick Cooking: The sauce is ready in under 10 minutes with simple steps—simmer rhubarb, sugar, and water, then add strawberries for a delicious finish.
- Fun Fact: Rhubarb is a vegetable, not a fruit—despite its common pairing with sweet recipes.
How Do I Find Rhubarb For Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce?
Fresh-picked rhubarb is the juiciest. However, during May, it will show up in the produce section of the grocery store. 3-4 stalks are enough for a cup of sliced rhubarb. When you find it, buy extra. Come July, your ice-cream sundae will thank you for making extra and freezing it.

Rhubarb, is it a fruit or a vegetable? If you guessed fruit, than you are in the majority. Most people think it is a fruit. Nope! It is a vegetable. I gave some to a friend awhile back. He didn’t know what it was and tried to stir fry it with some other vegetables. He still gives me a hard time about that horrible sour vegetable I gave him. Oh my, now when I give rhubarb to someone who has never cooked it, I warn them about how tart it is, and I give them this recipe.


Here Are The Steps for This Delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce
- 1. Pick or purchase several stalks of rhubarb. Slice them into 1/2 inch slices. You want 2 cups in total.
- 2. Slice a cup of fresh strawberries.
- 3. In a 2 quart kettle, add the rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup of water.
- 4. Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5. Add the strawberries and simmer for 1 more minute.
- 6. Remove from heat and serve either warm or cold. Both are delicious.

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FAQ:
Q: Where can I find rhubarb for this recipe?
A: Rhubarb is most commonly found in the produce section during May. If you find extra, buy and freeze it for later use, as it’s harder to find after spring.
Q: Is rhubarb a fruit or a vegetable?
A: Rhubarb is a vegetable, though it is often used in sweet recipes like pies and sauces.
Q: Can I use frozen rhubarb and strawberries for this recipe?
A: Yes, frozen rhubarb and strawberries can be used. Just thaw and drain them before cooking to avoid excess liquid.
Q: How do I store leftover Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce?
A: Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze it for longer storage.
Q: Can I adjust the sweetness of the sauce?
A: Absolutely! Increase or decrease the sugar according to your taste preference.
Q: What are other ways to use this sauce?
A: Besides pancakes and ice cream, use it as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal, or even as a filling for pastries and pies.
Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cups rhubarb (240g) sliced, 1/2 inch slices
- 1 cup strawberries (167g) fresh, sliced
- ½ cup sugar (198g)
- ¼ cup water (236ml)
Instructions
- Add rhubarb, sugar, and water to a kettle.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced strawberries and simmer for 1 more minute
- Serve hot or cold. Delicious over ice cream or on waffles.