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Strawberry rhubarb topping layered in a yogurt parfait with granola in a glass, served with a jar of homemade topping

Strawberry Rhubarb Topping

Drizzle it on ice cream, yogurt, cheesecake, or enjoy it by the spoonful. One of the simplest recipes you will ever make, but not one you will forget about.
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Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups strawberries halved
  • 2 cups rhubarb diced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla or 1 tsp

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan combine rhubarb, water, and salt. Simmer until rhubarb begins to get tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add strawberries and maple syrup, simmer for another 5 minutes, until berries are tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in vanilla.
  3. Serve warm or cold.

Notes

  • Sweetness varies with berries year to year, and tartness varies with rhubarb. I've found 1/4 cup maple syrup is the perfect amount almost every time, but do taste as you go and adjust to your liking. 
  • You could use honey or cane sugar in place of maple, just be aware that honey has a more pronounced flavor. 
  • Topping will become thicker as it cools. 
  • This recipe makes about 3 cups.