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Rhubarb Applesauce

Craving something unique? Rhubarb applesauce has a fresh tart flavor and a gorgeous rosy color!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 quarts
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled cored and quartered*
  • 1 ½ lbs trimmed rhubarb, sliced into 2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sugar**
  • 1/2 cup water
  • lemon juice, if needed

Instructions

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  1. Put everything in a large Dutch oven or stainless steel pot and give it a good stir. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often.
  2. Turn the heat down and let the mixture boil for about 20-25 minutes, stirring often. You want the fruit to break down and soften. Let cool for several minutes before proceeding.
  3. Working in 2 or 3 batches (depending on the size of your processor or blender) blend the mixture until smooth. I find a food processor works best for this. The sauce won't have any lumps, but will retain some texture. Note: Use caution when pureeing hot foods.
  4. Taste your applesauce and add a bit of fresh lemon juice if you think it needs it.
  5. Transfer the applesauce to your storage jars and allow to cool completely before capping and refrigerating.
  6. Your homemade rhubarb applesauce will last about a week. Freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • *I peeled my apples because I didn't want the green color to interfere with the pretty pink of the rhubarb. If your apples are red skinned and you'd like to keep the peel on, you can.
  • **If you use a sweeter variety of apple you may be able to reduce or omit the sugar.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.3g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 274mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2quarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.3g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.