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Rhubarb Recipes

June 2, 2012

From old-fashioned pie to cobbler, crumbles, and jam, tangy rhubarb desserts are the essence of spring.

See the RecipeScott S. Warren

See the RecipeLangdon Clay

See the RecipeLaurie Smith

Home baker Louise Piper won a 1997 blue ribbon at the Iowa State Fair with this pie. The recipe appeared in Leah Eskin's "State Fair" (July/August 1998).Christopher Hirsheimer

PORT-POACHED RHUBARB WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM AND RHUBARB FINANCIERS — This is an adaptation of a dish former SAVEUR editor-in-chief Colman Andrews enjoyed at Chapter One in Dublin, Ireland, during his 2006 odyssey to discover true Irish food. Get the recipe for Port-Poached Rhubarb With Vanilla Ice Cream »Christopher Hirsheimer

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

See the RecipeChristopher Hirsheimer

When harvesting garden rhubarb, choose tender, young shoots, discard the rhubarb leaves—which are toxic—and peel any large, tough stems as you would with celery. Commercially grown rhubarb doesn't need peeling; buy only firm, crisp stalks, and store them in the refrigerator. See the recipe for Shaker Rhubarb Pie »Christopher Hirsheimer

Take your rhubarb out of the pie for once, and stew it with ricotta. Trust us.Christopher Hirsheimer

Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam — Rhubarb, a reddish pink vegetable that grows in celery-like stalks and is harvested through the late summer, has a pleasing tartness, so it pairs well with sweet strawberries in a jam.André Baranowski

Sweet Brown Rice Pudding with Rhubarb-Ginger Compote — This vegan rice pudding uses coconut milk in lieu of eggs and cream creates to create richness.Maxime Iattoni

Vanilla-infused rhubarb, salty nutty granola, and cool tart yogurt make for a refreshing and satisfying breakfast.Anna Stockwell

Strawberry Rhubarb Smash — Sweet rhubarb syrup, strawberry and fresh mint combine with bourbon for a delicious spring-appropriate cocktail.Ganda Suthivarakom

See the RecipeTodd Coleman

Rhubarb and Berry Compote — The sweetness of berries plays off tart rhubarb in this lightly-spiced compote, which is great over Greek yogurt.Mackenzie Smith

A specialty in Iowa, this sweet-tart pie is best topped with a dollop of ice cream.Ariana Lindquist

Rhubarb Muffins with Almond Streusel — These muffins are hearty, nutty, and zesty—the perfect combination. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Muffins with Almond Streusel »Maxime Iattoni

Strawberries give color and sweetness to a simple and refreshing rhubarb granita. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Granita »Todd Coleman

Rhubarb Mousse — This sweet-tart creamy dessert can be eaten chilled or frozen in ramekins. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Mousse »Todd Coleman

Rhubarb Tarte Tatin — In the style of a tarte Tatin, rhubarb is caramelized until soft before being topped with batter and baked. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Tarte Tatin »Todd Coleman

Spice Braised Rhubarb — Orange juice, honey, and spices reduce into an intense syrup while tenderizing the rhubarb in this fruit compote. Get the recipe for Spiced Braised Rhubarb »Todd Coleman

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