Rhubarb & Strawberries: Sweet as Spring can be!

As your Spring garden starts to grow the first thing you can harvest are those sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb.  These two often pair together to make a tasty treat.  Whether it is Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler or Strawberry-Rhubarb jam, your senses will be delighted! 

So, bring out the ice cream and the fancy dishes.  The secret to this springtime treat is out of the bag!  If you think the springs love affair is only with strawberries try this Strawberry-Rhubarb treat!

Sauce Recipe:

1 cup or 3 stalks of rhubarb cut into 1 inch pieces

2 cups of sliced strawberries

2/3 cup of sugar (Or to taste)

Directions: 

1. Cook the Rhubarb in ½ cup water for 5 to 7 minutes.   
2. Add strawberries, cook another 2-3 minutes and add sugar.  
3. Let cool.

Uses: 

There are endless uses, but here are some of my favs!

Top ice cream for an elegant dessert
OR
Layer with yogurt to make a fancy looking dish!

And lastly, pour over hot buttery biscuit for brunch.

If you would like to know a little bit more about Rhubarb, don't miss our Rhubarb post in Home & Gardening.