There’s nothing better than strawberry rhubarb pie or warm rhubarb crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can enjoy these treats year round, once you follow these tips for how to freeze rhubarb raw.
How to Prepare Rhubarb for Freezing
Choose firm rhubarb with good color. Ensure that the rhubarb appears to be in great healthy shape before you begin. Rhubarb stalks are the only part of the plant that should be eaten, as the leaves are toxic. To prepare the stalks for the freezer without blanching, follow these simple steps: If packing the cut rhubarb into freezer bags without pre-freezing them, the pieces will likely stick together into a clump. In that case, thoroughly thaw it before combining into recipes. Minimize this problem by thoroughly drying the pieces before packing them.
How Long Will Frozen Rhubarb Last
Raw frozen rhubarb will keep in the freezer for up to a year. While there is no need to thaw it before adding to recipes, you can defrost in the fridge overnight or 3 hours on the counter. Use as directed in recipes. Raw rhubarb is exceptionally tart, which is why it is usually stewed or baked with plenty of sugar. Rhubarb is delicious as a rhubarb cake and makes an excellent jam, either alone or in combination with strawberries or other fruits. It also tastes terrific in muffins and sweet quick breads.
Add Rhubarb to These Recipes For a Treat!
Easy Banana Bread Recipe – surprise your guest with this yummy twist Homemade Ice Cream – top with defrosted rhubarb! Easy Crepes Recipe – stuff with rhubarb and whipped cream Apple Crisp – the perfectly balanced tartness! Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler – a great combination! Rhubarb Pie – sweet, tart & perfectly fruity
