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8 Must-Try Recipes Featuring Rhubarb

Rhubarb is one of the true joys of the spring and summer seasons. And there are so many ways to cook and bake with it! Check out these 8 recipes that highlight the colourful, vibrant and tangy stalk.

1. Rhubarb Cake

“Moist and tasty,” “Nice texture and flavour” and “I’ve made this cake more than 10 times!” are just a few words that have been said about this rhubarb cake. It’s a simple recipe boasting basic ingredients and topped with cinnamon and sugar, making it the perfect companion to a mug of coffee or tea.

2. Rhubarb-Hibiscus Lemonade

This lemon-free “lemonade” is actually a spin on agua de Jamaica, a refreshing drink that gets its tartness (and floral aroma) from dried hibiscus flowers. We’ve added rhubarb for extra tang, making this deep-red drink the added “wow” factor to any table.

3. Rhubarb And Apple Jam

We enjoy the classic strawberry-rhubarb combo, but don’t sleep on pairing the sour stalk with apples! Their respective tartness and sweetness strike a perfect balance, especially in this chunky jam recipe.

4. Roasted Rhubarb with Ginger

These chunks of roasted rhubarb get a kick of heat from the ginger. It’s great to have on hand and serve on cake, panna cotta, yogurt and more. Even the syrup can make a great addition to sparkling water or cocktails.

5. Rhubarb and Cream Cheese Pastry

This puff pastry dessert is a mouth-watering work of art. With its thin layer of sweetened cream cheese and red and green stems (due to the different rhubarb varieties) cut into ribbons and presented in a checkerboard pattern, it makes for a striking presentation.

6. Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie

This pie is the perfect vehicle for rhubarb and strawberries, two summer ingredients par excellence. And the secret to its beautifully thickened filling? Quick-cooking tapioca. Added to the pie filling, it mixes with the fruit and sugar to set it perfectly and prevent the crust from getting soggy.

7. Spiced Rhubarb Chutney

This delicious chutney is flavoured with cinnamon and cloves and tastes simply divine when served with grilled chicken, beef or pork. Best of all, it can keep for up to one year at room temperature when stored in sterilized jars.

8. Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

Once more, it’s impossible to resist the mixture of sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb. Cover with sweet and crunchy oat topping and you’ve got a warm dessert with just the right textural contrast.

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