Description
This Zesty Rhubarb Sauce for Ice Cream is bright, tangy, and perfectly sweetened to balance creamy desserts. With a hint of citrus, it transforms simple ice cream into an elegant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 tsp ginger (for extra zing)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook rhubarb: In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, and water. Simmer until soft (10–15 minutes).
- Mash or blend: Lightly mash for a chunky sauce or blend for smooth texture.
- Add flavor: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, salt, and ginger if using.
- Simmer: Cook 2–3 more minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cool: Let cool before serving.
- Serve: Spoon warm or chilled over vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This sauce thickens as it cools. Add a splash of orange juice for a sweeter citrus twist. It also pairs well with pancakes, waffles, or cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Classic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rhubarb sauce, ice cream topping, fruit sauce, dessert topping, zesty rhubarb