Rhubarb Applesauce is a quick and easy way to take advantage of local, in season rhubarb. Ready in 30 minutes for a perfect snack, or serve it over ice cream or pound cake for a tasty dessert!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine North American
Keyword rhubarb applesauce, applesauce with rhubarb
Rinse rhubarb well and cut into 1 inch pieces. Peel and core apples and slice thinly.
Add all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium heat. If the mixture begins to stick in the first few minutes of cooking, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water.
Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often, until the fruit has broken down and the sauce has thickened.
Let cool before serving.
Notes
I enjoy the tart flavor of Cortland apples, however other varieties such as Gala, McIntosh or Golden Delicious apples would work well.
Substitute strawberries for the apples when they are in season.
Vary the flavoring ingredients: increase the amount of cinnamon; add vanilla, maple syrup or even ginger.
If you prefer a sweeter rhubarb applesauce increase amount of sugar to 1/2 cup.
Purée with a hand held mixer of blender if you prefer a smooth consistency.
Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 year.