The orange in this rhubarb sauce is a pleasant surprise to the taste. It is very user friendly and can be frozen until needed. A great way to prolong the tastes of summer.
Ingredients
2 apples*, peeled, cored & chopped
2 cups sugar
3½ cups rhubarb*, chopped
2 cups(1 pint) strawberries*, whole or sliced
1 orange*, juiced
1 tablespoon orange zest
Topping:
¾ cup strawberries*, sliced
¼ cup walnuts
1 can whipped cream*
Instructions
In large sauce pan add all ingredients and bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, turn heat to low and continue cooking until fruit is soft and has a sauce consistency, approximately ½ hour. You can quicken the time by using an immersion blender.
Sauce will thicken slightly as it cools. Chill before serving.
Serve over biscuits, pound cake, sweet bread, yogurt or ice cream and top with freshly sliced strawberries, walnuts and whipped cream.