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Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a crisp, intensely tart stalk commonly sweetened for desserts, sauces and drinks.
How it compares to Celery and tart apples
It has celery-like stalks but cooks down like tart fruit and needs sugar to balance its acidity.
Storage & handling
- Eat only the stalks.
- Rhubarb leaves, roots and flowers are toxic; remove and discard them.
- People limiting oxalates should consult a medical professional.
3 Ways to Cook Rhubarb
Strawberry-Rhubarb CrispTart fruit under a buttery oat topping.+
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced rhubarb
- 3 cups strawberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix rhubarb, strawberries, sugar and cornstarch in a baking dish.
- Rub oats, flour, brown sugar and butter into crumbs.
- Scatter topping over fruit.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes until bubbling and browned.
Recipe adapted from University of Minnesota Extension
Rhubarb CompoteA versatile topping for yogurt, pancakes or ice cream.+
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced rhubarb
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Combine rhubarb, sugar and water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.
- Stir in vanilla.
- Cool before serving.
Recipe adapted from BBC Good Food
Rhubarb LemonadeA rosy sweet-tart summer drink.+
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup lemon juice
- Ice
Instructions
- Simmer rhubarb, sugar and 2 cups water for 15 minutes.
- Strain without pressing hard.
- Cool the syrup.
- Stir in lemon juice and remaining water.
- Serve over ice.
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home
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