Rhubarb is definitely the harbinger of Spring, as the first crop to pop up from the ground.

Rhubarb is also perfect for baking, so embrace the first crop of the season and bake up something rhubarb today. You’ll find recipes here that will work with both fresh rhubarb and frozen rhubarb.

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rhubarb scones on white serving board

Rhubarb Scones

Delicious rhubarb scones, studded with pieces of rhubarb for a perfect sweet/tart taste. Can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb.
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upside down rhubarb cake sliced

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

A pretty and delicious rhubarb upside-down cake, that can be made with fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb. Makes a lovely warm rhubarb dessert!
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rhubarb loaf sliced

Rhubarb Loaf

Lovely rhubarb loaf made with yogurt and a touch of orange zest. It has a lovely, crunchy outside and a moist and tender inside.
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Did you know? Rhubarb leaves are toxic and should be removed and carefully disposed of, out of reach of pets. Yes, you can add rhubarb leaves to your compost pile!

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rustic rhubarb cake in pan with slice out

Rustic Rhubarb Pie Cake

A lovely rhubarb dessert, this rustic rhubarb pie cake is lightly sweet rhubarb, baked between buttermilk biscuit dough.
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Rhubarb crumb pie in the pie plate.

Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Delicious rhubarb crumble pie with a light custard filling and a crumb topping. Can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb.
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old-fashioned rhubarb cake in pan with a piece out

Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Cake

A simple coffee cake like rhubarb cake with a brown sugar, cinnamon and nut topping. Can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb.
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Did you know? The proper way to pick rhubarb is to pull it out (never cut rhubarb!). Grab the stem near the base, twist a bit and pull out. This will ensure that you continue to have a healthy rhubarb plant.

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rhubarb crumble cake sliced

Rhubarb Crumble Cake

A lovely rhubarb crumble cake filled with fresh (or frozen) rhubarb and has a delicious and unique crumble topping.
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Rhubarb pudding cake in baking dish with spoon.

Rhubarb Pudding Cake

An old-fashioned rhubarb pudding cake with a saucy layer of rhubarb on the bottom and topped by light cake with a crisp, caramelized sugar topping.
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Did you know? Rhubarb freezes beautifully for up to a year, so if you have a bumper crop, simply dice and freeze to use throughout the year. Most recipes use rhubarb straight from frozen.

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rhubarb dutch baby in cast iron skillet

Rhubarb Dutch Baby

A quick and easy breakfast, brunch or dessert, this warm roasted rhubarb Dutch baby is a rhubarb lovers dream. Enjoy warm dusted with powdered sugar or top with ice cream for a lovely warm dessert.
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Delicious rhubarb coffee that can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb. Keeps well for days and freezes well, too!
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Rhubarb bread pudding in a cast iron skillet with a spoon.

Rhubarb Bread Pudding

This easy and delicious rhubarb bread pudding can be made with fresh or frozen rhubarb. Cook it up in a cast iron skillet or any oven-safe baking dish.
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rhubarb cobbler in baking dish with spoon

Rhubarb Cobbler

An easy and delicious rhubarb cobbler, that can be made with fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb. Enjoy warm from the oven as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Did you know? Rhubarb plants shouldn’t be harvested in the first year. After the first year, harvest the rhubarb when the stalks are about 12-15 inches long.

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rhubarb meringue dessert torte in small ramekins

Rhubarb Torte with Meringue Topping

A retro classic, rhubarb torte has a shortbread crust, a rhubarb custard filling and a generous topping of fluffy meringue. A classic way to enjoy Spring rhubarb!
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rhubarb crisp in skillet with ice cream

Skillet Rhubarb Crunch

The perfect way to enjoy rhubarb! This dish has a crunch layer on both the bottom and the top. In between is fresh rhubarb cooked in a sweet sugar syrup.
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rhubarb sour cream cake sliced

Rhubarb Sour Cream Cake

A lovely rhubarb cake, made with sour cream, so it's always moist. You can make this cake with either fresh or frozen rhubarb.
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