Rhubarb Recipes
From old-fashioned pie to cobbler, crumbles, and jam, tangy rhubarb desserts are the essence of spring.
Rhubarb Strawberry Pie
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).
Port-Poached Rhubarb With Vanilla Ice Cream
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 »
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 »
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.
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. Get the recipe for Sweet Brown Rice Pudding with Rhubarb-Ginger Compote »
Yogurt Parfait with Vanilla-Rhubarb Compote
Vanilla-infused rhubarb, salty nutty granola, and cool tart yogurt make for a refreshing and satisfying breakfast.
Strawberry Rhubarb Smash
Sweet rhubarb syrup, strawberry and fresh mint combine with bourbon for a delicious spring-appropriate cocktail. Get the recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Smash »
Rhubarb and Berry Compote
The sweetness of berries plays off tart rhubarb in this lightly-spiced compote, which is great over Greek yogurt.
Rhubarb Pie
A specialty in Iowa, this sweet-tart pie is best topped with a dollop of ice cream. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Pie »
Rhubarb Muffins with Almond Streusel
These muffins are hearty, nutty, and zesty—the perfect combination. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Muffins with Almond Streusel »
Rhubarb Granita
Strawberries give color and sweetness to a simple and refreshing rhubarb granita. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Granita »
Rhubarb Mousse
This sweet-tart creamy dessert can be eaten chilled or frozen in ramekins. Get the recipe for Rhubarb Mousse »
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