Sweet, tangy and loaded with a triple dose of berries and lots of fresh rhubarb, this summery rhubarb berry sauce is amazing over pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and even ice cream!
We’re giving rhubarb the royal treatment today! Fruit sauces are so simple but they really showcase the best that summer fruit has to offer.
This sauce is just about the best way to use up a bumper crop of rhubarb AND it lets you put all those glorious summer berries that are in season to good use!
Possibly the best use. This sauce is so good I’m convinced it belongs on just about everything.
You’re only going to need a handful of ingredients and about 15 minutes to pull off this sauce and the recipe also doubles beautifully if you’re wanting to stock the freezer!
Trust me, the more of this liquid gold you have on hand the better off you’ll be.
This Rhubarb Sauce features…
- Juicy strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- Tart fresh rhubarb
- Ready in minutes and the perfect topper for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, ice cream, and more
Making the Sauce
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
Fresh vs. Frozen Fruit
This recipe works well with both fresh and frozen fruit. If using frozen fruit, there’s no need to thaw it, it may just need to cook a little bit longer in order to reduce off the extra liquid.
Tips for Perfect Fruit Sauce
- Cut fruit in uniform size – try to get the strawberries and rhubarb in uniform 1/4-inch cubes so they cook evenly with the other fruit.
- Add a touch of lemon juice – this brightens up the fruit and balances out the sweetness.
- Reduce sauce – allow the sauce to cook 8-10 minutes so the juices reduce and thicken.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on this sauce.
- Use a different fruit – try blackberries, peaches, or cherries.
- Adjust sugar level – this sauce is a good balance between sweet and tart using 1 cup of sugar but you can use more or less sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Make it extra citrusy – add grated lemon, lime, or orange zest to sauce for an extra kick of citrus flavor.
Ways to Use Sauce
The options are endless for ways you can use this sauce! Check out our favorites below.
- Ice cream topper
- Spooned on top of waffles or pancakes
- With oatmeal and yogurt
- On shortcakes with whipped cream
- Spooned over pound cake or angel food cake
This is THE fruit sauce to have up your sleeve for all that glorious summer fruit! The rhubarb adds an incredible complex tart flavor that compliments the sweet, juicy berries so perfectly.
Anyways, meet your new favorite sauce to put on everything!
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Rhubarb Berry Sauce
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and allow to simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce is reduced and thickened.
- Allow sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing in refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 6/14/24.
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
This sauce looks delicious and AWESOME!
Sarah says
Thanks so much Anu!!
Glenda Dopking says
This is absolutely the best sauce EVER! Rhubarb is great for diabetics and I bought every stalk I could last year at the Farmer’s Market just to make this, it was late in the rhubarb season. I just scored as much as I could get from my sister’s plant and from her friends – yea me, I got SO MUCH! They will each be getting at least a jar as a grateful thank you. My sister got one for Christmas last year. I processed it in a canner last year for 15 or 20 minutes and just opened a jar and it is terrific. Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe that contains so very little sugar. I like when you can taste the fruit.
Sarah says
Thank you for the great feedback, Glenda! I’m thrilled to hear that this sauce is a new favorite for you!
Glenda Dopking says
It is even great just on toast.
Darlene says
What an amazing sauce. It’s so quick to make and the flavour is incredible. Thanks, Sarah, for a great recipe.