Cherry Rhubarb Sauce

5 from 3 votes

Make this quick and easy Cherry Rhubarb Sauce to spoon over cheesecake, pound cake, ice cream, pancakes, or waffles. Layer it with granola and yogurt. Slather it on top of English muffins or toast. Sauce it over savory spiced meats like grilled pork and roasted chicken or simply serve it up as a sweet side to any meal!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings: 16

Course: Condiment, Dessert, Snack, Topping

Cuisine: American, European

Calories: 39

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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Ingredients

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1 ½ cups Sweet Cherries fresh, pitted
1 ½ cups Rhubarb about two fresh stalks, cut into 1/2" pieces
½ cup Sugar
½ cup water
2 tablespoons gluten-free Corn Starch

Equipment

Medium-size Saucepan
Utensils (Sharp Knife, Heat-proof spoon, Measuring Cups and Spoons)

Nutrition

Calories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0.9mgPotassium: 65.1mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8.2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 12mgIron: -11mg

Method

Add cherries, rhubarb, one tablespoon of water, and sugar into the saucepan over medium-high heat.
1 1/2 cups Sweet Cherries, 1 1/2 cups Rhubarb, 1/2 cup Sugar, 1/2 cup water
Bring to a boil while constantly stirring, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Mix cornstarch into 1/2 cup water, add to the cherry rhubarb sauce and continue to stir until the mixture thickens — approximately one minute.
2 tablespoons gluten-free Corn Starch
Remove from heat and let cool before serving. [1]

Kitchen Notes

[1] Serving Ideas:

Top pancakes or waffles with the sauce while it's still warm for an over the top breakfast.
Spoon over cheesecake or pound cake for a quick tasty dessert.
Layer the sauce with granola and yogurt for a quick and easy breakfast.
Slather the sauce on top of English Muffins or toast.
Sauce it over savory spiced meats like grilled port and roasted chicken.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week to use on ice cream for a decadent dessert.
Enjoy the sauce on its own as a sweet side to any meal!

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