Rhubarb Pineapple Sauce with Orange

Prep: 15 minCook: 10 min3 servingsmedium
Rhubarb Pineapple Sauce with Orange

Tart rhubarb and sweet pineapple combine in this bright, chunky sauce. Rhubarb softens into the mix while crushed pineapple adds tropical texture and juice. A splash of orange juice rounds out the flavors. Serve chilled as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or desserts.

Ingredients

3 servings
  • 4 cup rhubarb, diced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
    honey1:1.3sweetener

    alters flavor profile

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  • 20 ounce canned crushed pineapple with juice
    diced pineapple1:1texture

    less uniform

  • ¼ cup pineapple juice, from can
  • 2 tablespoon orange juice
    lemon juice1:1citrus

    increases tartness

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring rhubarb, sugar, and pineapple juice to a low boil.

  2. 2

    Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is soft.

  3. 3

    Stir in orange juice and crushed pineapple.

  4. 4

    Cool before serving.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate leftovers.

Tips

Tip 1

Sugar qty is flexible per source; adjust to taste preference.

Good to Know

Storage

Refrigerate up to one week.

Make Ahead

Make up to one week in advance; refrigerate covered.

Serve With

Serve chilled. Use as topping for yogurt, ice cream, or desserts.

Common Mistakes

Watch

Skip cooling before serving to avoid burnt mouth; sauce retains heat.

Substitutions

granulated sugar
honey1:1.3sweetener

alters flavor profile

Full guide →
orange juice
lemon juice1:1citrus

increases tartness

Full guide →
crushed pineapple
diced pineapple1:1texture

less uniform

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