This strawberry and rhubarb combination is a timeless mix of sweet and tangy flavors. It’s commonly used in pies, crumbles, jams, and sauces, creating a perfect balance between fruity sweetness and refreshing tartness.
⏱️ Prep Time
10 minutes
⏱️ Cook Time
15–20 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
30 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Mixing bowl
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 2 cups rhubarb (chopped)
- ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ¼ cup water
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Strawberries bring natural sweetness
- Rhubarb adds tart, tangy flavor
- Cornstarch helps create a thick pie-style filling
- Lemon juice enhances freshness and balance
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Fruit
- Wash and chop strawberries and rhubarb evenly
2. Cook Filling
- Add rhubarb, sugar, and water to a saucepan
- Cook for 5–7 minutes until rhubarb starts softening
3. Add Strawberries
- Add strawberries and lemon juice
- Stir gently and cook for another 5–8 minutes
4. Thicken (Optional)
- Mix cornstarch with a little water
- Add to mixture and cook until thickened
5. Cool
- Remove from heat and let cool before using
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sugar: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g
💡 Tips
- Adjust sugar depending on rhubarb tartness
- Don’t overcook strawberries—they soften quickly
- Great as pie filling, topping, or jam base
- Chill before serving for best flavor
🔄 Variations
🥧 Pie Filling
- Use as filling for classic strawberry rhubarb pie
🍯 Jam Style
- Cook longer for thicker, spreadable jam
🍦 Dessert Topping
- Serve warm over ice cream or pancakes
🥤 Sauce Version
- Add a little water for a thinner dessert sauce
🍓 Why It’s Loved
- Perfect sweet + tart balance
- Works in multiple desserts
- Seasonal and refreshing flavor
- Easy homemade fruit filling