Looking for ways to use rhubarb? With its red stalks and unmistakably tart flavor, rhubarb is one of those short-season treasures that deserves to be celebrated while it lasts. Typically in season from April through June (though you might catch it a little earlier or later depending on your region), rhubarb is as versatile as it is beautiful—equally at home in sweet pies and jams as it is in savory sauces and chutneys.
Whether you’re harvesting it fresh from your garden, picking up a bundle at the farmers’ market, or simply trying to figure out what to do with those striking pink stalks you grabbed on impulse, this roundup is packed with delicious, creative ways to use rhubarb. From classic crumbles to unexpected twists, there’s something here for every rhubarb lover.
The Best Rhubarb Recipes
These rhubarb muffins are the perfect way to celebrate spring! Made with fresh rhubarb, buttermilk, and brown sugar, these healthy muffins work well as a simple breakfast, delicious snack, or delightful addition to a spring brunch.
Tart, sweet and sticky, this rhubarb salad is a delicious summer side dish! Although typically known for desserts, rhubarb works incredibly well in sweet and savoury dishes, and this roasted rhubarb salad with goat cheese and walnuts shows us just that.
This naturally sweetened, gluten-free version of strawberry rhubarb crisp is 100% real food while being 100% flavourful. It tastes delicious on its own, or top it with a little dollop of vanilla ice cream or coconut cream for a little extra indulgence.
Small-Batch Strawberry Rhubarb Jam with no pectin added, a delicious homemade jam recipe made with fresh fruit and sugar, and nothing else. It's a wonderfully flavourful jam that is very easy to make in just about an hour.
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake, a delicious springtime dessert with a rich, moist and buttery sponge and a caramelised rhubarb topping that is sweet and tangy, and wonderfully refreshing. It's a quick and easy classic dessert that makes the most of the fresh seasonal rhubarb.
This Rhubarb Apple Crisp recipe is best served warm and paired with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Â
Whip up this incredibly comforting old fashioned rhubarb custard cake recipe. The tart, vibrant rhubarb is beautifully paired with the rich, velvety custard. The result is an easy but super decadent dessert you won’t stop eating.
