Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb (1 inch pieces, fresh or frozen)
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemons, rind of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sliced strawberry (fresh or frozen unsweetened)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 -4 drops red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, water, sugar, lemon peel and salt; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cook, uncovered over medium heat until rhubarb is soft (about 10- 15 minutes) Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Stir in strawberries, lemon juice and cinnamon.
Add food colouring if desired.
Cool and serve over cake, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, etc.