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A Tasty Introduction to Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb is technically a vegetable, at least in the botanical sense, but a court in New York decided to name it a fruit in 1947. The main reason behind this was to reduce the duties and taxes paid on it. The plant has long fleshy edible stems and big leaves which are toxic and should not be eaten. It also has small red, greenish white or white flowers.
The stalks might be light pink, green, bright red or a mixture of these colors. They have a similar crisp texture to celery and they have a tart, almost bitter flavor if you eat them raw. They are usually cooked to make savory pies and dishes or mashed with sugar for sweet rhubarb recipes like a rhubarb crisp recipe or rhubarb cake recipes.
Facts About Growing Rhubarb
This plant is grown in a lot of different regions and, because it can be grown in greenhouses, it is available during most of the year. Sometimes it is grown in hothouses (these are heated greenhouses). Hothouse rhubarb is available during the early spring. This is before the outdoor cultivated version is ready. When you grow rhubarb in hothouses, it is sweeter, more tender and a brighter shade of red than cultivated rhubarb.
This plant is grown in containers or in the ground. It happily grows at any time when planted somewhere with a warmer climate but does not fare well in cooler ones. The part of the plant which is above the ground will shrivel up and die when the temperature drops below freezing. When the weather becomes warmer again, the plant recommences growth from the roots. Putting an upturned bucket over the new rhubarb seedlings can help to raise the temperature a few degrees.
A Look at Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb is frequently chopped into one inch pieces and added to boiling water. You do not need to use a lot of water because rhubarb already contains a lot. You will also need between half a cup and three quarters of a cup of sugar per pound of rhubarb. Nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon juice or lime juice are optional additions to boiled rhubarb recipes.
Another way to make this is to simmer the rhubarb slowly without adding any water. It will cook in its own juices. You could perhaps use your crockpot for such a recipe.
When it is soft, it is ready to use in your rhubarb cake recipes or rhubarb pie. Rhubarb can also boiled with apples, ginger, or strawberries, to add sweetness, and then made into a jam or jelly. You can choose from other types of fruit too, since pretty much anything goes with the rhubarb flavor, to make your own unique rhubarb jam recipes.
You will probably have to add some pectin to firm the mixture up a bit. Try apricots, plums, apples, raspberries or strawberries, using one part rhubarb to two parts other fruit.
More Recipes for Rhubarb
Rhubarb sauce is another idea and you can simmer rhubarb with fruit and other ingredients for up to an hour. This cold sauce is nice served alongside meat, or you can use it as a pie filling or to make rhubarb crumble.
Rhubarb can also be used to make fruit wine. In Iceland, Norway and a few other countries, raw rhubarb dipped in sugar is a popular and affordable treat for kids. The sugar is necessary because raw rhubarb tends to be very sour, especially to kids! This delicious ingredient can be used to make various sweet or savory rhubarb recipes and you can have a lot of fun cooking with it.
Whatever is going on, there is no doubt that homemade rhubarb recipes will make the occasion even better.
Bon Appétit, and thanks for visiting,
Christine and everyone here at Easy Rhubarb Recipes
Featured Rhubarb Recipe:
The Best Rhubarb Crumble Recipe Ever
Rhubarb crumble is an incredibly popular dish and you can serve it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for spectacular results. Adults and kids alike enjoy this dish because it has a very special taste. If you are new to dessert-making, this would actually be a good one to cook because it is very simple and there is nothing really that can go wrong. You can even see when the rhubarb crumble is ready because the crumble mixture on top will be golden brown and you will be able to see the filling bubbling away underneath it.
This dessert is made in two parts. First you have the sweetened rhubarb mixture, which is spiced with vanilla and cardamom. Not all rhubarb crumble recipes feature cardamom but it does add a nice flavor. Some recipes also feature a second fruit, such as blackberries or apple. Again, that is up to you, but rhubarb has plenty of flavor already. On top of that you have the crumble mixture, which is a simple combination of brown sugar, flour, and butter, with a little salt for a nice flavor balance.
It is probably quicker to make the crumble in your food processor but if you do not have one, you can stir the dry ingredients together and use a pastry cutter or pair of knives to cut in the butter. This is how rhubarb crumble was made in the old days after all, and this dish was popular long before food processors were invented!
How to Make Rhubarb Crumble
Ingredients -
2 lbs rhubarb in 1 inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, to serve
For the Topping:
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 oz butter
½ teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Stir the white sugar, rhubarb, vanilla, and cardamom with ¼ cup of the flour.
Transfer this mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Pulse the remaining flour with the brown sugar and salt in a food processor.
Chop the butter into cubes and add them. Pulse the mixture again until the butter pieces are pea-sized.
Spread this crumble topping over the rhubarb mixture in the baking dish.
Cook for about 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let the rhubarb crumble cool for 30 minutes, then serve it warm with vanilla ice cream.
(Serves 8)
Rhubarb Crumble
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Rhubarb crumble is the favorite dessert of a lot of people. The rhubarb is sweetened with sugar (and, in some recipes, orange juice) and added flavors such as cardamom, vanilla or others make this dessert extra good. The sweet, crunchy, and slightly powdery topping contrasts beautifully with the sweet, juicy fruit layer underneath. Whether you choose to serve this with vanilla ice cream, like you can see in the picture, or with whipped cream, there is no doubt warm rhubarb crumble is a delicious dessert and a great comfort food. Homemade dessert recipes are always good but homemade rhubarb crumble is truly satisfying.
A Closer Look at Rhubarb Recipes
Although many people's experience of rhubarb is limited to a rhubarb crisp or rhubarb pie, there is so much more that you can do with this vegetable which thinks it is a fruit. Rhubarb, the original 'pie plant' as it was known, can be used in pies, cobblers, crumbles, cakes, trifles, cupcakes, and even savory dishes.
If you enjoy the flavor of rhubarb, you will be pleased to know how many different kinds of rhubarb recipes there are. There are rhubarb recipes for all ages, occasions, seasons and palates, and the most difficult thing about using your rhubarb in a recipe is deciding which recipe to make first, because there are lots of enticing ones to choose from.
How Easy Can Rhubarb Recipes Be?
Even if you are new to cooking with rhubarb, there is plenty of scope if you look at the possibilities. A rhubarb recipe can be as easy as simmering the rhubarb with sugar until it is soft, then serving it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
You could even swap some of the fruit in another fruity recipe for rhubarb, adapting an apple cake recipe to an apple and rhubarb cake recipe for example. Rhubarb can give a tart element to an otherwise very sweet fruit salad recipe, or you can use it if you really do not have a sweet tooth but you fancy something fruity.
Rhubarb is perfect if you are not keen on overly sweet recipes because you can add just a tiny bit of sugar to balance out the tartness without making it really sweet.
How to Serve Rhubarb Recipes
Since there are rhubarb recipes for all occasions, how you serve them depends on the occasion. Perhaps you are making a rhubarb crisp for a cozy family meal, in which case you can serve it hot from the oven in bowls, with lashings of custard or whipped cream.
If you are serving a rhubarb dessert at a dinner party or another formal affair, you can use elegant plates and serve a scoop of ice cream with the rhubarb dessert. There are also layered rhubarb recipes which look elegant served in wine glasses or martini glasses.
Why Rhubarb Recipes are So Loved
No other vegetable (and yes, rhubarb is technically a vegetable, and a close relative of the herb sorrel) tastes like rhubarb. It is so good in pies and desserts. This vegetable originated in Asia more than two thousand years ago and it was first grown for its medicinal properties. Rhubarb was not grown for cooking in the United States and Britain until the 1700s.
Many of us fondly remember the rhubarb recipes our mothers and grandmothers used to prepare - the sweetened, juicy rhubarb layer and the crumbly pastry or pie topping, along with a scoop of ice cream on top perhaps. Rhubarb is a staple for many children and they love its wonderful flavor and home cooks also love the versatility of this unique vegetable.
You can recreate these classic dishes for your own family very easily, and it is certainly handy to have all the best rhubarb recipes in one place. Perhaps you fancy trying your hand at making a rhubarb pie or rhubarb cobbler recipe, or it could be something more unusual like a rhubarb side dish which appeals to you. Anyone can make great recipes with rhubarb, and your family is sure to love your rhubarb creations. This vegetable or fruit, however you consider it, is nutritious, flavorful, and highly versatile.
A Closer Look Inside Easy Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb Cake Recipes
Rhubarb Cake Recipes for All - Anyone can make rhubarb cake recipes and there are plenty to choose from. Since rhubarb needs to be sweetened to be palatable and cakes are sweet anyway, it goes without saying that pairing rhubarb with cake is a wonderful idea. Not only can you add rhubarb to your cake batter, to help flavor it and to keep it moist and succulent, but you can also choose to make a plain cake with a rhubarb filling or you can decorate any cake with stewed rhubarb, perhaps mixed with berries. Add rhubarb to one of your favorite cake recipes or use one of our rhubarb cake recipes to make something delicious.
Rhubarb Crisp Recipe
Mouthwatering Rhubarb Crisp Recipe - Mouthwatering Rhubarb Crisp Recipe - Rhubarb crisp makes a truly magnificent dessert recipe, especially if you like the contrast between the juicy rhubarb mixture and the oat topping. This lovely recipe can be enjoyed as it is or with the addition of whipped cream or ice cream. Chocolate or caramel ice cream syrup is also nice drizzled over it. Did you know how easy making your own rhubarb crisp recipe is? This really is a simple dessert to put together. The reason it is called rhubarb crisp is its luscious crispy top layer and this layer covers the beautiful soft rhubarb underneath.
Rhubarb Pie
Delicious Easy Rhubarb Pie - Since rhubarb is almost always cooked before you use it, either in the oven, on the stove or in a pressure cooker or crockpot, it makes a wonderful pie filling. You can make your own pastry or use readymade pastry when making a rhubarb pie recipe. Other fruits can be combined with rhubarb to make rhubarb pie, including strawberries, raspberries, apple, plum, or strawberries. Alternatively, if you love the flavor of rhubarb, you can use this fruit alone, to make the most delicious rhubarb pie recipes, to enjoy alone or with creamy vanilla ice cream or perhaps some whipped cream.
Rhubarb Recipes
Really Good Rhubarb Recipes - Really Good Rhubarb Recipes - Rhubarb is such a special ingredient. Not only can you make classic dishes like rhubarb crisp, rhubarb crumble and rhubarb pie with it, but you can also make wonderful delicacies like rhubarb cake recipes, rhubarb bread or rhubarb sauce. This versatile ingredient is easy to prepare and it tastes really good. Rhubarb recipes are very popular and they appeal to adults and kids alike. Whether you choose to grow your own rhubarb or buy it ready-to-use, this healthy ingredient is fun to cook with and you can choose from a lot of different rhubarb recipes.
Savory Rhubarb Dishes
Savory Rhubarb Dishes - Although rhubarb is better known as a dessert ingredient, and used to make cake, cobblers, and sweet pies, it is also an interesting ingredient to add to savory dishes. You can add rhubarb to stews, curries or any slow-cooked dishes, since it has a naturally tart instead of sweet flavor. Many home cooks never consider adding rhubarb to savory meals but it can be really delicious. You can also make savory side dishes like rhubarb chutney or rhubarb sauce. This versatile and flavorful ingredient can be used in a multitude of ways to make amazing-tasting recipes.
Growing Rhubarb
Tips and Tricks for Growing Rhubarb - Like asparagus, rhubarb is a perennial, which means you only have to plant it once and it will produce every year for more than ten years! This makes rhubarb a great investment, whether you choose to plant seeds or crowns. This plant takes up a few feet of space so you might just want to use a corner of your garden for it (since it is going to be there a long time!) Alternatively, if you have plenty of land at your disposal, why not plant a fair amount? Your friends, neighbors, and family will love you when harvest time comes. Rhubarb can also be grown in big containers.
Rhubarb Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips for Rhubarb - Rhubarb is simple to work with but there are some things you should know before you begin, including how to choose and store your rhubarb stalks, and how to prepare them for cooking. Our rhubarb cooking tips also help you to pick out the best rhubarb recipes and combine the rhubarb with other flavorful ingredients. Rhubarb can be cooked to soft or firm, and sweetened if the recipe is a sweet one. Learn everything you need to know about cooking with rhubarb before you begin, and your rhubarb recipes should come out wonderfully.
Rhubarb Articles & Rhubarb Health Benefits
Rhubarb Health Benefits Worth Knowing About - All vegetables have health benefits but Rhubarb has more than most. This vegetable is rich in certain vitamins and minerals and it also contains antioxidants to fight aging and disease. This vegetable is low in calories and sodium and it is also fat-free. With less than twenty calories per serving, it is little wonder that Rhubarb features in many diet plans. Of course, it might be slightly less healthy when slathered in butter, but that is why we offer lots of healthy Rhubarb recipes, to give you the choice of how to prepare yours. Plus everything else Rhubarb.
Five Reasons to Make Your Own Rhubarb Recipes
1. Rhubarb Recipes are Easy
Many rhubarb recipes are simple to put together. This is probably because rhubarb has plenty of flavor, without needing too much added to it, and that means just a few ingredients and a relatively short preparation time. If you have never bought rhubarb because you did not know what to do with it, you will soon discover there is plenty to try.
2. Rhubarb is Deliciously Different
Apples, oranges, and bananas feature in hundreds, if not thousands, of homemade dessert recipes, but rhubarb is often overlooked. Although rhubarb is technically a vegetable (and a very sour one at that!) it can be used to make both sweet and savory recipes. If you fancy something unusual for dinner or dessert tonight, check out our delicious rhubarb recipes.
3. There are Recipes to Suit Every Palate
If you do not like sweet foods, you can make a savory rhubarb sauce or add it to other savory recipes. If you do enjoy desserts, you can find plenty of ways to incorporate rhubarb into sweet concoctions - everything from jam and jellies to a pie, crumble or rhubarb cake is possible.
4. Rhubarb is a Good Budget Option
Some fruits and vegetables are comparatively expensive but this is not usually the case with rhubarb. Since it is available practically all year, either as hothouse or naturally cultivated varieties, the price is affordable and you can make all kinds of tasty rhubarb recipes with one bunch of it.
5. Healthy Rhubarb is Good for You
Rhubarb has certain health benefits that make rhubarb recipes even more desirable. Vitamins A and C are found in rhubarb stalks, as well as calcium. It is also believed to benefit circulation, lower cholesterol, help with the fight against cancer and offer various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Try These Delicious Easy Rhubarb Recipes
Here is just a sampling of our delicious rhubarb recipes you'll find plenty more inside the site.
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Rhubarb Jam Roly Poly with Custard
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Rhubarb History - Where Rhubarb Came From
Although rhubarb was known as the 'pie plant' a hundred years ago, it has a long and interesting history which involves a lot more than simply pie. The rhubarb that we know and love is also called 'garden rhubarb' and it has been used as a medicinal plant in its native China for many centuries.
Rhubarb roots were being used as a laxative as many as five thousand years ago, and the roots were also used to treat toothache, dysentery, burns, appendicitis, and irritated skin.
What is Rhubarb?
Rhubarb is a member of the buckwheat family and the word is believed to come from 'rha' which is a Greek word for rhubarb. In the past rhubarb had deeply lobed leaves, but modern rhubarbs, which are of course used for cooking not for medicine, have less-defined lobes and big, heart-shaped leaves.
Different Types of Rhubarb
The stalk of the rhubarb plant, which is also known as the petiole, can be green, pink, bright red, or a mixture of these colors, and is the only edible part of the plant. A lot of culinary rhubarb varieties are ornamental and attractive.
Ranging from very small to large, some plant feature thin, pale, lime-green stalks, and others have fat, thick, red stalks. They all have a lot of leaf growth. Rhubarb leaves are poisonous because they contain anthrone glycosides and calcium oxalates which are toxic to humans.
Find Out More About the History of Rhubarbs in our more in depth look at its history.
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The woman in this photo has just picked some delicious ripe rhubarb for her favorite rhubarb recipes. The smile on her face shows how delighted she is with the fat juicy stalks, and the only problem she has now is deciding what to make. There are just so many possibilities, including rhubarb jams and jellies, cake, pie recipes, beverages, and even side dishes. If you grow your own rhubarb you can expect your plant to provide rhubarb for ten to fifteen years though, which will give you plenty of time to work your way through all the best rhubarb recipes and maybe even invent a few of your own.
Why Homemade Rhubarb Recipes are Wonderfully Unique
When it comes to desserts every home cook has their standby recipes - those they make time and time again. Perhaps you like to make gelatin recipes, cheesecakes, or ice cream-based desserts, or perhaps you prefer hot treats like apple crisp or peach cobbler. If you really want to impress the family though, why not make a delicious rhubarb recipe? Rhubarb is such a unique ingredient - what other vegetable thinks it is a fruit?
The Amazing Flavor of Rhubarb
The uniqueness of these desserts stems from the unusual flavor. Rhubarb is tart and sour, which means you can sweeten it with honey or sugar, or add a little to another recipe for a different flavor. Add some rhubarb to your next apple crisp recipe or banana cake recipe, just to alter the flavor a little, adding a tart element.
If you want the rhubarb to be the star of the show, then you can showcase its unique appeal by making a stewed rhubarb recipe to serve with ice cream, or making a rhubarb crumble or rhubarb pie.
Rhubarb can also be used to make a side dish, since it has a savory and tart flavor, and this would certainly get talked about at the dinner table. Rhubarb is a versatile and flavorful ingredient, which you can use to make many different types of recipes for the whole family to enjoy.
Different Kinds of Rhubarb Recipes around the World
Rhubarb was fashionable in the early 1800s when it was a novelty, then people lost interest in it a few decades ago when subtropical fruit began to appear on the grocery store shelves, and now it is gaining popularity again, partly due to renewed interest in seasonal food. Rhubarb provides exciting possibilities to the adventurous home cook.
It is true that the British adopted rhubarb with more enthusiasm than other countries, and also earlier, although rhubarb recipes are not solely confined to the UK. This vegetable was still used in its native Asia, as well as all over Europe - France, Italy, and Spain in particular. Plants and seeds were taken to the United States in the 1800s and a lot of work was done by plant breeders like Luther Burbank to develop new rhubarb varieties.
Rhubarb is embraced in Europe, the UK and of course America, where you can pick it up easily and cheaply, but it is not used nearly so much in countries like Japan where four smallish stalks will set you back six dollars.
Interesting Savory Recipes
The Afghans and Persians use rhubarb in their savory dishes. One Afghan stew combines spinach, leeks, and rhubarb with oil, dill weed and some salt and pepper. This is served with rice or with meat stew. A Polish recipe combines rhubarb with new potatoes, as well as flour, butter, chives, garlic, and a homemade mushroom broth. This recipe is over a hundred years old.
Rhubarb and lentil dip is a British recipe, and stars rhubarb, lentils, fresh mint, carrot, onion, lemon juice, cottage cheese, and seasonings. This is delicious served with celery or cucumber crudités, or with potato chips. This might make a nice appetizer at your next party.
European Rhubarb Recipes
Rhubarb grütze is a famous German recipe. It could even be described as the national dessert of Germany, although it is made with whichever fruits are in season, so this is sometimes raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, redcurrants, or blackcurrants, instead of or as well as rhubarb. This stewed fruit pudding is lovely served with cream, custard or milk poured over the fruit. Ripe fruit is simmered with water until the fruit is soft, and sugar and cornstarch are added as required. The stewed fruit makes a truly mouthwatering dessert.
Another interesting rhubarb recipe is chilled rhubarb soup. This Norwegian dish features vanilla, lemon, sugar, and rhubarb, and it is traditionally served ice cold with fresh mint leaves on top.
Jams and Preserves
Rhubarb and ginger jam is a Scottish recipe. Rhubarb, sugar and either ginger or cloves are combined to make this lovely preserve. It lasts for many months. You can combine rhubarb with various other types of fruit to make different jams, such as rhubarb and apple, rhubarb and apricots, or rhubarb and peach.
Classic British and American Recipes for Rhubarb
Rhubarb is especially well suited to dishes such as rhubarb crisp, rhubarb cobbler and rhubarb crumble. These recipes are all very similar and the bubbling hot rhubarb mixture is served with ice cream or cream. Custard is a popular addition in the UK. Hot rhubarb-based desserts like these make great comfort food.
Other popular Western rhubarb treats include rhubarb muffins, rhubarb puddings, trifle, sorbet, yogurts and frozen desserts, rhubarb beverages and wines, rhubarb fools, breads, bars and candies, rhubarb pies and soufflés, rhubarb tarts, and rhubarb marmalade. More savory ideas include rhubarb sauce, relish, chutney, compote and salsa, as well as rhubarb pickles, salads and soup.
The sky is the limit since rhubarb is incredibly versatile and each country likes to put its own stamp on this delicious vegetable, including it in the local cuisine and flavoring it however the locals like.
Where and When to Plant Rhubarb
Since rhubarb is one of the few plants every gardener can harvest, it means this delicious and homegrown pink, red, or green vegetable can ornament any dinner table. Rhubarb is flood-proof, drought-proof, slug-proof and more, making it a good choice if you are new to gardening or looking for something easy to grow. If you plant your own, you can expect about fifteen years of flavorful rhubarb stalks. So where and when should you plant this crop?
Best Climate for Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a cool season crop. It needs temperatures below 40 degrees F to break dormancy and stimulate spring growth. It also requires summer temperatures averaging less than 75 degrees F to grow vigorously.
The rhubarb season in the United States runs from April to September, although it can be force-grown in the winter, which gives it a delicate flavor and distinctive bright pink color. Plant your rhubarb during late fall to early winter. December is a popular month for planting it.
Where to Plant Your Crop
It is best to grow rhubarb in full sun, although it is quite tolerant of partial shade. Bear in mind that rhubarb will stay in the same position for up to fifteen years so the soil immediately surrounding it cannot be dug for a long time.
Choose neutral soil which has been dug to 2 feet deep or more, incorporating as much organic matter as possible. The organic matter must last the life of your plant since rhubarb does not like soil disturbance once it has established itself. Prepare the site a month in advance of planting so it can settle, and ensure you remove all weeds since this will be hard to do once the rhubarb has been planted.
Rhubarb Nutrition Facts
When it comes to the rhubarb nutrition is one of the few things people seem to understand. This plant is actually filled with a number of vitamins and minerals and can certainly prove to be a good choice for those who are looking to increase their nutrients. Take a few moments to consider the following aspects of the nutritional levels of this delicious vegetable.
One of the most surprising things people find when they study rhubarb nutrition is that this plant does have protein in it. A 1 cup serving will have a gram of protein in it. Along with that there are about 25 calories and even 2 grams of dietary fiber as well. The plant is low in fat coming in at only .2 grams.
Vitamins need to be addressed as well. In this plant, you are going to find that there are a number of vitamins such as Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, and even Vitamin K. In fact, if you find that you have a Vitamin K deficiency, this plant is going to be an excellent choice for increasing your levels as it does contain 45% of your recommended daily value in a single 1 cup serving.
Along with these vitamins and minerals, you will also find that the plant does contain calcium, potassium, and Manganese along with a number of other minerals as well. This clearly shows that there rhubarb nutrition is something you will certainly want to look at if you are looking for a vegetable that is nutrient rich and has a delicious flavor that your entire family is going to love.
Kitchen Kettle Village Annual Rhubarb Festival
Rhubarb really is the harbinger of spring in Pennsylvania, and every year there is a two-day food festival featuring the best and craziest events. Usually around mid-May, the Kitchen Kettle Village Annual Rhubarb Festival arrives in Intercourse, Pennsylvania, and offers plenty of activities for everyone - families and couples, young and old alike. This is a great time of year to spend the day outside because the weather is usually beautiful.
Things to Do
You can try your hand at the rhubarb whoopee pie filling contest, watch the mini-parade with rhubarb-themed characters, musicians, and more. See the fastest rhubarb cars in the rhubarb racecar derby and enjoy all the yummiest homemade rhubarb desserts at the rhubarb baking contest. There is much more than just rhubarb desserts cooking too; you can also sample pies, drinks, sauces and dips, all made from delicious rhubarb.
Rhubarb Dessert Contest
Perhaps you fancy submitting your homemade rhubarb recipe in the rhubarb dessert contest, and there are three categories for you to choose from - rhubarb cake, rhubarb dessert or rhubarb pie. You are allowed to enter up to two categories, and you can have up to two entries in each, as well as your name, recipe, address, and phone number. Use a disposable container because you will not get it back.
The judges choose the best desserts by flavor and the use of rhubarb, presentation, and texture. The desserts will be offered for sale after the contest and all the proceeds go to charity. The winners get gift certificates and the 'best of show' prize is cash. Even if you do not win though, entering is a lot of fun.