Strawberry-Rhubarb Applesauce

Name: Strawberry-Rhubarb Applesauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 4 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons water; 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 2/3 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons grated orange zest

The slightly sweet, slightly tart flavors of fresh rhubarb, strawberries—and a hint of citrus—shine through in every bite of this springtime spin on traditional applesauce.—Samantha Shupe, Ogden, Utah

Ingredients

4 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons water
2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange zest

Directions

Combine apples and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rhubarb, strawberries, orange juice, sugar and orange zest.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until desired consistency.