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For the Love of Rhubarb

downtonabbeycooks · July 20, 2021 ·

Rhubarb is one of my favourite vegetables. It is the first to harvest in the Spring and keeps on giving all summer long. It is also easy to grow and thanks to its huge popularity for over a hundred years, there are plenty of ways to enjoy it.

While rhubarb had enjoyed popularity for centuries, it jumped to cult status with the Victorians.  To commemorate Queen Victoria’s coronation, a new Victorian variety of rhubarb changed all things.  It was easy to grow, reliably robust and consistently sweet and tender which previous varieties lacked. Additionally, farmers discovered that forcing rhubarb in the dark guaranteed a sweeter crop

Rhubarb went into everything from muffins to cocktails, jam to pies, and is making a comeback.  Here are some of my favorites:

Rhubarb Crumble Squares
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Bakery Style Rhubarb Strawberry Streusel Muffins
Crumbly Keto Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
Healthy Rhubarb Blueberry Gems (muffins)
Versatile Rhubarb Chutney
Amazing Healthy Rhubarb Puffs
Delightful Rhubarb Fool
Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
Scrummy Rhubarb Orange Brown Betty
Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
Healthier Rhubarb Crumble
Rhubarb Syrup
Zesty Rhubarb Cocktails
Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Muffins
Yummy Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
Yummy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie
Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake

By Meal

Breakfast

  • Amazing Healthy Rhubarb Puffs
  • Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems (Muffins)
  • Yummy Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Gems (Muffins)
  • Rhubarb Blueberry Gems (Muffins)

Savoury Sauces

  • Satisfying Grilled Salmon with Sherry Rhubarb Sauce
  • Versatile Rhubarb Chutney

Dessert

  • Healthier Rhubarb Crumble
  • Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Pie
  • Delightful Rhubarb Fool
  • Healthier Moist Rhubarb Cake
  • Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
  • Scrummy Rhubarb Orange Brown Betty

Drinks

  • Rhubarb Syrup
  • Zesty Rhubarb Cocktails

Preserves

Delightful Rhubarb Ginger Jam


Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: rhubarb dishes

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I am Pamela Foster. Food historian. Wife. Downton and Gilded Age fan. Foodie.

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