8 Best Rhubarb Recipes for the Perfect Mix of Sweet and Tart
Take it from Ree: "You'll be a rhubarb lover for life!"
"Oh, do I love rhubarb. It’s so tart and strange and beautiful," Ree Drummond once proclaimed. Fans like Ree know that as soon as the weather turns sunny and warm, the unique spring vegetable will begin popping up in gardens and farmers' markets everywhere. And that's when it's time to whip out the best rhubarb recipes and enjoy the short season as much as humanly possible.
If you're new to this colorful plant, you might be wondering: what can you make with rhubarb? Well, the answer is a lot! There are tons of rhubarb recipes to try this spring—from naturally pink desserts to quick breads. Wondering where to begin? Take a cue from Ree, who has been a rhubarb enthusiast since she was little. Her grandmother used to take her to a little restaurant in town where she would get rhubarb pie. "When you mix it with lots (and lots and lots) of sugar, it makes a pretty wondrous spring dessert!" she says.
Here, you'll find her take on the spring pie, along with rhubarb upside-down cake, rhubarb crisp, and plenty of twists on strawberry desserts. The sweetness of the berries balances the tartness of the rhubarb, which is why they make such a classic, perfect combination. Plus, they're so gosh darn pretty to look at. And once you get the hang of cooking with rhubarb, just take Ree's word for it: "You'll be a rhubarb lover for life!"
Rhubarb Bread
This sweet loaf, complete with a crunchy crumb topping, is so easy to prepare. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool before drizzling on a zesty orange glaze and cutting yourself a slice.
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Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Talk about a show-stopping treat! This twist on upside-down cake puts pretty, pink rhubarb stalks front and center―no other decoration needed (though a dollop of whipped cream to serve is an excellent idea).
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
The sweetness from the strawberries helps to balance out the tartness from the rhubarb in this classic spring dessert. For even more flavor, orange zest and vanilla are added to the filling.
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Rhubarb Crisp
It's hard to know what's better in this crisp: the sweet-tart filling of rhubarb and strawberries or the crumbly oat and pecan topping. Luckily, you don't have to choose!
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Rhubarb Pie
Fresh rhubarb and apricot jam come together in this pretty pink pie. It comes out of the oven bubbling and golden! Just wait for it too cool completely before slicing up so it has a chance to set.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
This simple fruit dessert has a thick, biscuit-like crust that's sprinkled with sugar. It makes the topping deliciously crunchy and highly addictive. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Cinnamon Rhubarb Bread
This quick bread comes together in a pinch. It has tart bits of rhubarb and warm cinnamon all throughout. The best part? The brown butter glaze that goes on top!
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Rhubarb Cobbler
Ree calls this cobbler the "perfect pairing: juicy, sweet-but-still-tart rubarb baked underneath a sweet biscuity topping." Serve it up warm, and she says it will be "divine" with vanilla ice cream.
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