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Rhubarb Applesauce
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!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 rhubarb stalks
- 2 apples ((I used Cortland))
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Rinse rhubarb well and cut into 1 inch pieces. Peel and core apples and slice thinly.
- 2
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.
- 3
Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring often, until the fruit has broken down and the sauce has thickened.
- 4
Let cool before serving.