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Microwave Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

Name: Microwave Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca; 1 cup sugar; 4 drops red food coloring, optional

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4-1/2 cups

"I do a lot of cooking and baking in spring and early summer when the rhubarb is tender," writes Lorraine Guzek of Thief River Falls, Minnesota. "This tangy-sweet sauce is delicious over ice cream and so easy to make."

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Ingredients

4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 cup sugar
4 drops red food coloring, optional

Directions

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the fruit, water and tapioca Let stand for 5 minutes. Cover and microwave on high for 3-1/2 minutes. Stir; cook 2-1/2 minutes longer or until the rhubarb is tender. Stir in the sugar. Cover and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Stir in food coloring if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 21 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

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