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Rhubarb Dessert Sauce

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Use this sauce with ice cream or other desserts.

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound rhubarb, sliced
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar - a little less if rhubarb is relatively sweet
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • red food coloring, optional

Preparation:

Place rhubarb in a medium saucepan; add a small amount of water, about 1/2 inch. Add sugar; bring to a boil. Sower heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender. Spoon into blender container; blend until mixture is smooth. Add cornstarch and a few drops of red food coloring, or until desired color is reached. Return rhubarb sauce mixture to saucepan and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until thickened. Serve over bread pudding, pound cake, or ice cream. Makes about 3 cups of rhubarb sauce.

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