Stewed Rhubarb and Apples
Stewed rhubarb and apples: an easy-to-make, tart, and sweet dessert perfect for the season. Serve it with vanilla ice cream, vanilla sauce, or custard.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
1 hour hr
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, German
Diet: Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 230kcal
- 800 g rhubarb 1.7 lb
- 200 g granulated sugar 7 oz/ 1 cup, Note 1
- 800 g apples 1.7 lb, Note 2
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Rhubarb: Wash and chop the rhubarb stalks. Place them in a large bowl, add the sugar and mix well. Let it sit for one hour until a syrup forms at the bottom of the bowl. Stir a couple of times during this time.
Apples: Peel and core the apples. Cut them into small pieces.
Combine: Place the rhubarb and all the released liquid, apples, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a large pot. Stir well to combine.
Cook: Bring to a boil and turn down the heat. Place a lid on top but leave a crack open. Simmer for 8-10 minutes on medium-low heat until the rhubarb breaks down, and the apple pieces are softer. Remove the lid during the last 2-3 minutes of the cooking time.
- You can add more sugar at the end if you like the dessert to be sweeter. However, I find it perfect as it is.
- About 4-5 medium apples.
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg