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The Easiest Rhubarb Sauce

Make the most of your rhubarb harvest with this delicious sauce. Top everything and can it to save money on fruit in the winter months!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 c fresh rhubarb
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c water depending on the consistency you want
  • 1/c c sugar or to taste
  • 3 tsp cinnamon or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp clove or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp all spice or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Harvest rhubarb, remove leaves and the ends
  • Wipe down stalks with a wet cloth to clean
  • Chop rhubarb into 1” pieces
  • Cook on medium heat until rhubarb starts to soften and fall apart
  • Add sugar and spices
  • Taste to make sure you like it! Adjust sugar and spices if necessary
  • Store in a air tight container for up to 2 weeks if eating right away
  • If canning, ladle hot sauce into jars with 1” of headspace and water bath can for 15 minutes
Keyword dessert, rhubarb, sauce