Best 8 Spiced Rhubarb Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing spiced rhubarb sauce, a versatile condiment that elevates both sweet and savory dishes. This delectable sauce boasts a vibrant crimson hue, a medley of sweet and tangy flavors, and a hint of aromatic spices. From spoonable sauce to delectable glaze and a touch of tang in salad dressings and marinades, this versatile creation adds a burst of flavor to any culinary creation. With its vibrant color and a delightful balance of flavors, our rhubarb sauce promises to transform your meals into extraordinary culinary experiences.



Immerse yourself in the realm of culinary artistry with our diverse collection of spiced rhubarb sauce recipes. Embark on a culinary voyage with our traditional method, yielding a classic sauce that captures the essence of rhubarb. Elevate your culinary skills with our innovative slow-cooker variation, coaxing out the rhubarb's natural sweetness. Discover the art of creating a quick and zesty sauce using the microwave, perfect for those moments when time is of the essence. Explore the wonders of a no-sugar-added version, catering to health-conscious individuals seeking a guilt-free indulgence. Venture into the realm of spice combinations, experimenting with ginger, cinnamon, or cardamom to create a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds.



Our spiced rhubarb sauce not only enhances the taste of your dishes but also adds a vibrant pop of color. Drizzle it over pancakes, waffles, or French toast for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Elevate your ice cream or yogurt with a spoonful of this tangy sauce for a refreshing and flavorful dessert. Transform your roasted meats and grilled poultry into culinary masterpieces with a glaze made from our spiced rhubarb sauce. Experience the harmonious blend of flavors as the sauce caramelizes, creating a delectable crust that complements the savory richness of the meat.

Let's cook with our recipes!

RHUBARB SAUCE



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There are so many ways to use this Rhubarb Sauce! From meats and poultry to desserts, this sauce is pure awesome sauce. If you're unfamiliar with rhubarb, it varies in sweetness. So make sure to add sugar to taste in our Rhubarb Sauce recipe. Consider adding ground cinnamon-we think it adds a nice layer of flavor to the Rhubarb Sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 lb rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
Ground cinnamon, if desired

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in rhubarb; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rhubarb is tender and slightly transparent.
  • Stir in cinnamon. Serve sauce warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (about 1/2 cup), Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar, depending on desired tartness
1/3 cup water
1 pound rhubarb stalks, cleaned and diced
1 quart strawberries, cleaned, hulled and halved
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine sugar and water. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add rhubarb and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until tender. Add strawberries and lemon juice and simmer for 10 minutes more. Allow mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • In batches, if necessary, puree mixture in blender. Add water if mixture appears too thick. Drizzle over yogurt or ice cream or serve with crumpets and sweetened whipped cream.

RHUBARB STEAK SAUCE



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When the aroma of this sauce cooking wafts through the house, my family can't wait to grill steaks! I freeze this sauce in plastic containers, and keep some refrigerated in salad dressing bottles, ready for use. I not only use it on meat, but I'll also add a dash or two to some soup recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 7 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
4 cups chopped onion
2 cups white vinegar
2-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. Refrigerate in covered containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

RHUBARB SPICE CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE



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My mother got this recipe back in the 1950's from the minister's wife. It's been a family favorite ever since--even for those who claim to dislike rhubarb.

Provided by PRICKLY PEAR

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¾ cup milk
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups white sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ½ cups water
4 tablespoons butter
2 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon extract
1 drop yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the chopped rhubarb. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing.
  • To make the Lemon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix together 2 cups sugar and 4 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 4 tablespoons butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and extract (if desired). Stir in 1 or 2 drops yellow food coloring, if using.
  • Serve slices of cake with the warm lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 339.9 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

EASY RHUBARB SAUCE



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Celebrate spring with the sweet-tart taste of rhubarb in this simple sauce. I enjoy it on toast, English muffins and pancakes, but it's equally decadent drizzled on pound cake or ice cream. -Jackie Hutshing, Sonoma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2-1/4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pound cake or vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Add rhubarb; cook and stir until rhubarb is tender and mixture is slightly thickened, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon zest and nutmeg. , Serve warm or chilled over pound cake or ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED RHUBARB



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The recipe for Spiced Rhubarb's been in my family for years-it was handed down to me by my mother, who got it many decades ago from her mother. This dish is good either hot or cold...with a meal (it's delicious alongside pork or lamb) or just plain. I even like to spread it on my breakfast toast! As for me, I'm a country girl. I was born in the country, and I'm still here.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Bring to a rapid boil; reduce heat and simmer for 60-70 minutes. , Pour into pint jars and refrigerate. Serve as a glaze for ham or spread on biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH SPICED RHUBARB CHUTNEY



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The chutney also works well as an accompaniment to chicken, duck or lamb.

Categories     Ginger     Roast     Pork Tenderloin     Rhubarb     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Chutney
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 cups 1/2-inch cubes fresh rhubarb (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup (generous) chopped red onion
1/3 cup dried tart cherries or golden raisins (about 2 ounces)
Pork
2 pork tenderloins (about 1 1/2 pounds total), trimmed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • For chutney:
  • Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy large Dutch oven. Bring to simmer over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add rhubarb, onion and dried cherries; increase heat to medium-high and cook until rhubarb is tender and mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • For pork:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle pork with cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to roasting pan. Brush pork with 6 tablespoons chutney. Roast until thermometer inserted into center of pork registers 155°F, brushing occasionally with 6 more tablespoons chutney, about 25 minutes. Slice pork into medallions. Garnish with cilantro and serve with remaining chutney.

RHUBARB BARBECUE SAUCE



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This tangy rhubarb sauce tastes outstanding served over turkey, chicken or pork. Fresh garlic and a bunch of seasonings give it a nice kick! -Carol Anderson Coaldale, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2-1/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
2/3 cup water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring rhubarb and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, or until tender, 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly. , Place rhubarb in a blender or food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., In the same saucepan, cook onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Add the remaining ingredients. , Whisk in rhubarb puree until blended. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, firm rhubarb stalks and trim off any bruised or damaged ends.
  • Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a combination of granulated and brown sugar to add depth of flavor to the sauce.
  • Add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to enhance the flavor of the rhubarb.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the rhubarb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold over pancakes, waffles, yogurt, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This spiced rhubarb sauce is a versatile and delicious condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're serving it over pancakes or waffles for breakfast, or using it as a topping for yogurt or ice cream, this sauce is sure to please. So next time you have some fresh rhubarb, give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious results.

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