Rosy Strawberry Rhubarb Applesauce

This delicious applesauce combines the best of both sweet apples and tangy rhubarb. If you don't have the rhubarb, you can substitute frozen cranberries instead. It is great for freezing, canning, or just eating as soon as it is prepared, warm or cold. Everyone who tries it loves it. It makes great gifts in decorative canning jars!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 105 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 4 cups hulled and halved strawberries
• 4 cups finely chopped rhubarb
• 5 large Red Delicious apples, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine apples, strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.