20 Best Baked Rhubarb Recipes for Your Summertime Harvest
Whenever the weather starts to warm up, one of the first things I look forward to is fresh rhubarb, ready to harvest. Before we moved to our current home, I had actually never harvested or baked with rhubarb. Sure, I had the occasional strawberry rhubarb pie from the store. But I had never picked rhubarb from the plant or baked with it at all.
That all changed when we bought property and moved North. Whoever lived in our house before us must have loved rhubarb because they left SO MANY rhubarb plants! And well-established ones too. The first summer we lived here, I was blown away by how much rhubarb was already growing right in my backyard. So, starting that summer and every summer since, I became a rhubarb baking machine – and loved every second of it!
Once a rhubarb plant is well-established, it grows exponentially each year. Meaning that, if you’re lucky, you will end up with a whole lot of rhubarb. If you have ever gotten stumped on what to make with all of your rhubarb or just want to try something new, this post is for you! Below you will find 20 wonderful recipes all using rhubarb in different ways. I hope you enjoy!
1. Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Easy and beginner-friendly, this recipe combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tart flavor of rhubarb to make a wonderful cobbler. With just 9 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your home without taking all day to make! Get the recipe here!
2. Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins with Streusel Topping
Soft and chewy muffins with a crunchy streusel topping? How could you go wrong! This recipe combines the nostalgia of the author’s childhood garden with the perfect pairing of strawberry and rhubarb to create a sweet, yet tart muffin that will keep you coming back for more. Get the recipe here!
3. Rhubarb Cookies (GF, DF, V)
This recipe adds a sweet-tart twist on a classic favorite. Rhubarb and white chocolate combine to make a chewy, delicious cookie you will be sure to bake again. Plus, this recipe offers gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan substitutes so anyone can enjoy! Get the recipe here!
4. Cinnamon Sugar Rhubarb Bread
This recipe combines wholegrains with the sweet flavor of rhubarb to make the perfect summer comfort food! Including hints of cinnamon and citrus, this quick and easy recipe (only 11 ingredients), will be sure to become one of your summer staples! Get the recipe here!
5. Sourdough Rhubarb Scones
This one is for all of you sourdough lovers! Have some extra sourdough discard you need to use up? You’ve come to the right place. Combining the tartness of rhubarb with a sweet orange glaze, this recipe is perfect for a delicious spring brunch treat! Get the recipe here!
6. Strawberry Rhubarb Galette
If you love a good pie without the hassle of perfect crust and lattice work, this one’s for you! This delicious strawberry rhubarb galette features the sweet-tart flavor of strawberry and rhubarb with a quick, EASY cornmeal and flour crust. It is sure to give you the same flavor as a traditional pie without the hassle! Get the recipe here!
7. Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars
Looking for a filling breakfast or a healthy after-dinner treat? These strawberry rhubarb oatmeal bars are perfect! Combining the tartness of rhubarb, the sweet flavor of strawberries, and the robust nutrition of oats, these oatmeal bars are wonderful springtime treats. Get the recipe here!
8. Rhubarb Muffins
This recipe comes from a true rhubarb lover. Soft, chewy muffins topped with a cinnamon sugar crumble – YUM! Check out her website for many more delicious rhubarb recipes. Get the recipe here!
9. Rhubarb and White Chocolate Cake
Easy and delicious – this recipe only requires 1 bowl and 15 minutes of prep time! It combines the moistness of cake with the tartness of rhubarb to make a sweet treat that is fruity and buttery all at the same time. Get the recipe here!
10. Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
This recipe is a new take on a rustic French dish. Puff pastry, rhubarb, almond flavor, and sweet honey combine to make a tart that will make your mouth water! Get the recipe here!
11. Rhubarb Dream Bar
This layered dessert features a shortbread crust topped with a custard-like rhubarb filling. The buttery crust and tangy-sweet topping will truly make you understand why these bars are called a dream. Get the recipe!
12. Rhubarb Custard Cake
This recipe is a must-have for spring rhubarb baking! Sweet, creamy, tangy, and fresh – this easy-to-make custard cake is a new take on a classic springtime favorite. Get the recipe here!
13. Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
If you’re a lover of an upside down cake, this recipe is for you! Delicious homemade cake topped with caramelized rhubarb – this treat will be sure to be a repeat in your favorite spring and summer recipes. Get the recipe here!
14. Flakey Rhubarb Hand Pies with Vanilla Drizzle
Mini pies? What’s not to love! This handheld dessert combines the tartness of rhubarb with a comforting, sweet vanilla flavor. Encased in a buttery pastry, it is basically summertime in your hand! Get the recipe here!
15. Raspberry Rhubarb Muffins
Who said strawberries were the best fruit to pair with rhubarb? While strawberry rhubarb is delicious, raspberry rhubarb is equally so! These muffins boast a moist, chewy texture with a classic sweet and tangy flavor. Get the recipe here!
16. Rhubarb Orange Quick Bread (GF, V)
This sweet, citrus-infused bread is perfect for vegan and gluten-free friends! Delicious fruit combined with quinoa and sorghum flour make for a wonderful, quick, protein-packed treat. Get the recipe here!
17. Rhubarb Squares
This recipe is a fancy take on an oatmeal bar. A sweet and tart rhubarb compote sandwiched between two layers of oatmeal crust with a touch of whipped cream on top – yum! Get the recipe here!
Fudgy Chocolate Rhubarb Cookies (GF)
This is a pairing I might never have thought of without this recipe. The rich flavors of cocoa and chocolate chips combine with the tartness of rhubarb to make a cookie you will certainly want to make again. Plus, the recipe offers gluten-free modifications as well. Get the recipe here!
20. Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
And last, but most certainly not least, is the most timeless and classic use of rhubarb — the strawberry rhubarb pie. Flakey crust mix with a sweet, tart strawberry rhubarb pie filling to make the perfect summertime treat. Bonus points if you pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe here!
And That’s It!
And there you have it, 20 delicious ways to use some extra rhubarb! Whether you are busting at the seams with extra rhubarb this year or just looking for a new recipe to try, I hope this gave you some wonderful ideas. If you try or love any of these ideas, please let us know below! We’d love to hear from you!
Until next time,
Cabin and Quill Homestead
