Rhubarb is a tangy vegetable that adds a unique, tart flavor to both sweet and savory dishes. Here are 17 delicious rhubarb recipes to help you make the most of this hardy perennial.
And once it is ready to harvest, you’ll usually have a lot of it to use up, so these recipes will help you decide how to put it to good use.
Rhubarb Recipes
Which of these will you make tonight?
18. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Strawberry and rhubarb are an amazing combo, and this classic strawberry/rhubarb pie combines a flaky crust with a sweet and tart filling made from fresh rhubarb and strawberries.
Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect dessert.
Recipe: Sally’sBakingAddiction.com
17. Rhubarb Crisp
Do you have a lot of fresh rhubarb that you want to use up? Well, this rhubarb and buttery oat crisp is a great way to use up a couple pounds of it.
This simple dessert is delicious with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Recipe: KevinIsCooking.com
(I recently read that the difference between a “crisp” and a “crumble” is that a crisp contains oats that “crisp” up during baking whereas a crumble doesn’t contain oats. But most people use these terms interchangeably now. Reference. )
16. Rhubarb Rosemary Ice Cream Float
Did you notice how I said the two above rhubarb desserts would be good with vanilla ice cream?
Well, the folks at TheMerryThought.com took it a step further and made an ice cream float featuring rhubarb and rosemary.
Intriguing right?
15. Rhubarb Jam
Want to enjoy your rhubarb throughout the year? With your own homemade rhubarb jam you can enjoy the tangy and sweet taste even in the dead of winter.
Here is an easy to follow recipe from SavoringTheGood.com
There are lots of variations and flavor combinations such as strawberry-rhubarb jam and blueberry-rhubarb jam.
14. Rhubarb Compote
Want to add some sweet tartness to your pancakes or yogurt? Try making a rhubarb compote.
You can cook rhubarb with a bit of sugar, water, citrus peels and vanilla until it breaks down into a chunky sauce.
Then serve it over yogurt, pancakes, ice cream or cheesecake.
To follow a simple recipe, check this one out from Laura at ABeautifulPlate.com
13. Rhubarb Muffins
Don’t these look like a tasty way to start your morning!
If you love muffins, and you have some fresh rhubarb you want to use up, check out this rhubarb muffins recipe from SpendWithPennies.com
12. Rhubarb Sauce
For rhubarb, it isn’t all about desserts.
You can simmer rhubarb with sugar and a bit of orange juice to make a versatile sauce that pairs well with pork, chicken, or fish.
To follow a recipe and to get the right quantities, check out this recipe from Epicurious.
11. Rhubarb Strawberry Lemonade
Make a refreshing rhubarb strawberry lemonade that you’ll enjoy sipping this summer as your friends look on and wonder, “Where did you get that great idea?”
And you can point them toward the recipe at PaleoLeap.com
10. Rhubarb Strawberry Bars
Want to create a hand-held dessert that is perfect for picnics or potlucks?
Give these Rhubarb Strawberry Bars from Sally’s Baking Addiction a shot.
9. Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
Here is another take on a rhubarb bar, but this one has shortbread as the base and a layer of whipped ricotta before being topped with poached rhubarb.
Want to try this at home? Check out this recipe from KevinIsCooking.com
8. Rhubarb Sorbet
Want a sweet and tangy frozen treat to cool you off after a long summer day?
Check out SimplyRecipes.com for tasty-looking rhubarb sorbet recipe.
7. Rhubarb Chutney
Cook rhubarb with onions, vinegar, and spices to make a savory chutney that pairs wonderfully with cheese or roasted meats.
Reference: Check out this recipe from Caroline’s Cooking
6. Rhubarb Bread
Did you know you can make bread featuring featuring rhubarb?
For a well-rated and popular recipe, check out this one on the website “The View from Great Island“.
This tangy loaf will sure to get compliments and questions from your guests.
5. Rhubarb Salsa
Combine diced rhubarb with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, bell peppers and spices for a unique and flavorful salsa.
It’s great with chips or as a topping for grilled fish.
Recipe: To follow a recipe, check out All-recipes.com
4. Rhubarb Cake
Bake a moist and flavorful rhubarb cake topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.
Put a scoop of vanilla onto a slice of warmed-up rhubarb cake and you’ve got yourself a perfect dessert or a sweet afternoon snack.
Recipe: Check out this recipe from SpendWithPennies.com
3. Rhubarb Fool
Layer stewed rhubarb with whipped cream for a simple and elegant British dessert known as a rhubarb fool.
Want to follow a recipe? Check out this popular one from BoulderLocavore.com
2. Strawberry Rhubarb Galette
Make a rustic rhubarb and strawberry galette by arranging rhubarb slices on a sheet of pastry dough (or store bought pie crusts), folding the edges over, and baking until golden brown.
Want to make some mini strawberry rhubarb galettes? Check out this recipe from BrokenOvenBaking.com
1. Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes
Are cupcakes one of your favorite desserts?
Here is a strawberry rhubarb cupcakes recipe from TheMerryThought.com that puts a couple cups of fresh rhubarb to great use.
These rhubarb recipes offer a variety of ways to enjoy this unique and tangy ingredient. Whether you’re making a dessert pie or trying a savory chutney, there are lots of rhubarb recipes to choose from.
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