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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!

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.

 
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!

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
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!

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.

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!

Tips for Perfect Fruit Sauce

  1. 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.
  2. Add a touch of lemon juice – this brightens up the fruit and balances out the sweetness.
  3. 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
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!

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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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!

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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!
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Rhubarb Berry Sauce

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!

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups sauce
Calories 126kcal

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

Storing Instructions
Store sauce in refrigerator up to 6 days. Sauce may also be frozen up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 3 oz sauce | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 28.9g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 6/14/24.

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  7. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    Oh my goodness, this sauce is so gorgeous! I just want to dive in and take a swim or better yet just drink up every last drop. This would not last long at my house at all. Love how quickly it comes together too!

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  10. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    I will say, that is definitely a food bloggers way to tell seasons of the year- through fruits and vegetables! I am in love with rhubarb and am so disappointed I didn’t discover it sooner! I feel like so many people don’t know how wonderful it is. This sauce is a great way to share it with everyone!

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  16. Izzy says

    Yah for summer!! And rhubarb!! And watermelon! I’ve only bought 1/2 a watermelon so far, haha, I guess I need to get on that! This sauce sounds awesome! I could see myself putting it on cake and ice cream too 🙂

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