Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

A simple strawberry rhubarb sauce that tastes great as a topping on vanilla ice cream or pancakes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 44 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ½ cup orange juice
• 5 drops red food coloring
• 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 5 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup sliced rhubarb

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, orange juice, cornstarch, and vanilla in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add strawberries and rhubarb; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and mash the cooked berries with a fork. Stir in food coloring, if using. Serve warm or cold.