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25 Plus Fabulous Rhubarb Recipes

Published: May 22, 2019 · Modified: Mar 15, 2022 by Jacqueline Bellefontaine ·

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There's more to rhubarb than Rhubarb Crumble. I have gathered together more than 25 fabulous rhubarb recipes and there is only one crumble amongst them!

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Do you have a prolific rhubarb patch and have more rhubarb than you know what to do with? Or perhaps you have just picked up a bundle of this wonderful seasonal fruit and are wondering what to make with it. 

Ok, yes I know technically its a vegetable but lets face it almost everyone treats it as fruit. If you, like me love rhubarb then you are also most likely on the lookout of new and exciting ways to use it.

So to save you the leg work I have gathered together all the rhubarb recipes from Only Crumbs Remain and my other blog Recipes Made Easy as well as some from top UK food bloggers to share with you all in one place. Now you are only a click away from your next fabulous rhubarb recipe.

Large Rhubarb Cakes

Rhubarb and Custard Crumble Cake
A light shortcake base topped with rhubarb and custard with a crumble topping. This not too sweet cake is a perfect treat. Serve with morning coffee, afternoon tea or as a dessert.
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Rhubarb and custard crumble cake recipe
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Rhubarb and Ginger Cake - Only Crumb Remain

Rhubarb and ginger loaf cake
This rhubarb and ginger loaf cake is quick and easy to make. The sponge has a hint of ginger and is speckled throughout with warming chunks of stem ginger and tangy rhubarb.  Delicious served with morning coffee or afternoon tea.
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Rhubarb and ginger loaf cake recipe
rhubarb and ginger loaf cake on a wooden board.

This rhubarb and ginger loaf cake is quick and easy to make. The sponge has a hint of ginger and is speckled throughout with warming chunks of stem ginger and tangy rhubarb.  Delicious served with morning coffee or afternoon tea.

Rhubarb Cake with Elderflower Drizzle Icing

Rhubarb cake with elderflower icing
A delicious family cake flavoured with rhubarb and elderflower and topped with an elderflower flavoured icing.
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Rhubarb cake with elderflower icing Recipe
slice of rhubarb cake with elderflower drizzle icing on a tea plate
Rhubarb and ginger upside down cake
This Rhubarb & Ginger Cake is a version of the popular upside down cake.  It is a lightly spiced cake which is easy to make.  It makes great use of seasonal forced rhubarb which marries well with warming ginger. 
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Rhubarb and ginger upside down cake recipe
portion of rhubarb upside down cake on a plate.

More Family Sized Rhubarb Cakes

collage of large rhubarb cakes

Gluten Free Rhubarb Upside Down Cake with Strawberry Almond Sponge Gluten Free Alchemist - A moist upside down cake made with fresh seasonal rhubarb and a gluten free strawberry and almond sponge

Rhubarb and Earl Grey Tea Loaf Sneaky Veg - A delicious rhubarb loaf cake made with earl grey tea. Light enough not to be too filling yet still a substantial snack or lunchbox filler.

Easy Rhubarb Cake Jo's Kitchen Larder - Slightly tangy & not overly sweet, light and fluffy Easy Rhubarb Cake with a hint of cinnamon! Perfect with a cup of tea or lashings of custard, you choose! Delicious and easy bake to make the most of seasonal rhubarb!

Rhubarb Bundt Cake with Ginger Glaze Tin and Thyme - A deliciously moist cake with a good crumb structure which cuts well. Flavoured with tart rhubarb and orange and drizzled with a hot ginger glaze.

Small Rhubarb Cakes and Pastries

Rhubarb & Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes
These Rhubarb and Strawberry Meringue Cupcakes are a delicious and pretty twist on  Lemon Meringue cupcakes.  The slightly sharp curd filling contrasts beautifully with the sweet marshmallowy Italian meringue.
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Rhubarb and strawberry meringue cupcake recipe
Rhubarb and strawberry meringue cupcake on a plate with fresh strawberries on the side
Puit's d'amour with rhubarb compote
These French pastries that translate as "wells of love" are really easy to fall in love with. They may not be the most elegant of bakes but they sure taste good.
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Puit's d'amour with rhubarb compote recipe
puits d'amour on a glass plate

More Small Rhubarb Cakes and Pastries

collage of small rhubarb cakes

Rhubarb and Pecan Muffins Farmersgirl Kitchen - A quick and easy muffin recipe which combines sharp rhubarb, sweet cake and crunchy pecan nuts with a delicious cinnamon sugar topping.

Rhubarb Crumble Muffins Curlys Cooking - Deliciously light and fluffy muffins with tasty roasted rhubarb and finished with a crumble topping. These Rhubarb Crumble Muffins are a new way to enjoy a popular dessert.

Stan's Rhubarb Crumble Shortbread Bars Yumsome - Stan's rhubarb crumble shortbread bars are a vegan twist on that British summer favourite, rhubarb crumble.

Rhubarb Puddings and Desserts

Orange posset with rhubarb and orange jam
The luxurious orange posset is teamed with a naturally vibrant rhubarb and orange jam for a delicious and eye catching dessert that is super easy to make, looks and tastes amazing.
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Orange posset with rhubarb and orange jam recipe
orange posset layered with rhubarb compote in glass jar served with shortbread orange slices and rhubarb batons.
Rhubarb and ginger crumble
Made with beautiful forced rhubarb teamed with complementary stem ginger, this traditional rhubarb and ginger crumble dessert is perfect for welcoming in the new season though still being comforting on the colder evenings.
Rhubarb and ginger crumble recipe
baked rhubarb and ginger crumble.

Rhubarb Cheese Cake -  Recipes Made Easy

Rhubarb Cheesecake
There is a reason why cheesecakes are one of the most popular desserts. They are delicious. Rich and creamy with the delicious tang of rhubarb, this Rhubarb Cheesecake is no exception.
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Rhubarb cheesecake recipe
slice of rhubarb cheesecake on plate

More Rhubarb Desserts

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Rhubarb Pudding Fab Food 4 All  - A delicious, comforting Rhubarb Pudding with a hint of vanilla, great served with custard or vanilla ice cream.

Champagne Syllabub with  Orange Rhubarb Compote Tin and Thyme - An easy to make luxurious dessert that will make a fitting end to any dinner party. The tartness of the rhubarb contrasts well with the sweet creamy syllabub.

Rhubarb and Ginger Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding Foodie Quine - What's better than Rhubarb Crumble or Bread and Butter Pudding? Rhubarb and Ginger Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding! This twist on two classics is the perfect seasonal comfort food pudding.

Drinks

Rhubarb cordial
Refreshing and delicious , a great thirst quencher on hot sunny days. Easy to make it will keep for about 1 month in the refrigerator, simply dilute to taste.
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Rhubarb cordial recipe
2 glasses of rhubarb cordial with jug of water and concentrat behind
Rhubarb mojito
This refreshing and simple Rhubarb Mojito recipe is made with 5 ingredients - rhubarb syrup, mint, lime, white rum and soda water.
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Rhubarb mojito recipe
glass of rhubarb mojito

Jams and Preserves

Easy rhubarb and elderflower jam
Just three ingredients are needed to make this easy rhubarb and elderflower jam. It uses elderflower cordial so you do not even need to go foraging for the elderflowers. The finished jam has a lovely, fresh sweet flavour with just a hint of elderflower.
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Easy rhubarb and elderflower jam recipe
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Mr.B's award winning rhubarb chutney
Easy to make, Mr.B's Award winning Rhubarb Chutney with its delicious sweet & sour tang is a real winner. It's perfect with a chunk of cheddar, and divine in a ham sandwich.
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Mr.B’s award winning rhubarb chutney recipe
spoon lifting rhubarb chutney out of jar with bread and cheese on a board.
Strawberry and rhubarb jam
Strawberries and rhubarb make a delicious flavour combination,  I've used the two fruits together to make a delicious strawberry and rhubarb jam which is a really easy to make jam without the need to use pectin.
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Strawberry and rhubarb jam recipe
jar of strawberry and rhubarb jam with a spoonful of jam in front.
Rhubarb & ginger jam
Rhubarb & Ginger Jam is made with crystallised stem ginger which adds a delicious mellowing warmth to the sharpness of the rhubarb. This is a jam you'll be begged to make again & again! Fab Food 4 All
Rhubarb & ginger jam recipe
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About Jacqueline Bellefontaine

Jacqueline is a member of the Guild of Food Writers and has been a cookery writer and food stylist for over 25 years. She has written over 15 cookery books, in addition to writing for several major magazines. She likes to champion good basic home cooking and as the daughter of a master baker, she is passionate about home baking.

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  1. Janice says

    May 05, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    Thanks for some additional ideas for my rhubarb, and for including some of my recipes.

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  2. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    May 29, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    No rhubarb patch here but nice and consistent supply through my fruit and veg box! I get it every week for as long as rhubarb is in season. It has become a firm favourite for sure! Love your fab selection of rhubarb goodies Jacqui, so much inspiration and all in one place, perfect! Thank you for including my Easy Rhubarb Cake too! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 30, 2019 at 11:08 pm

      At least you have a supply thats the main thing. The rhubarb cake looked delicous.

      Reply
  3. Nico @ yumsome says

    May 27, 2019 at 2:35 pm

    Thank you so much for including my rhubarb crumble bars! This entire post has got me salivating - what a glorious selection! xx

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      and to think a couple of years back I had people saying they like rhubarb but dont know what to make with it apart from Crumble. Then i directed them to my cake now with so many ideas a round up seemed perfect.

      Reply
  4. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    May 26, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    Wow - what an amazing collection. Just goes to show how versatile rhubarb is. Such good ideas, but my favourite has to be your Rhubarb Cake with Elderflower Drizzle Icing - that's the one I most want to try!! Eb x

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks Eb Its yummy and I have had lots of good feedback from friends who have made it.

      Reply
  5. Louise Fairweather says

    May 26, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    Oh I love Rhubarb so this round up is great! Thanks for sharing on #cookblogshare

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 27, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      Thank you I for one will be trying the recipes I haven't made already.

      Reply
  6. Choclette says

    May 24, 2019 at 5:41 pm

    What a gorgeous collection of rhubarb recipes Jacqui. I've made more rhubarb cakes than I care to mention, but there's plenty of other ideas here. And actually I haven't had a rhubarb crumble in years.

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 24, 2019 at 8:02 pm

      Actually I havent had crumble in years either too busy coming up with new ideas.

      Reply
  7. Camilla Hawkins says

    May 22, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    I can't eat enough rhubarb during rhubarb season so thank you for putting together this collection of recipes and including 2 of mine:-)

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 24, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      Its one of the first fruits of the year and all the more welcome for that I too can not eat too much.

      Reply
  8. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    May 22, 2019 at 8:36 pm

    So many delicious rhubarb recipes for inspiration. Thank you for including my muffins.

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 24, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      I know we need never be stuck for choice. I love the look of your muffins.

      Reply
  9. Janice says

    May 22, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    What a great round up of rhubarb recipes. I love rhubarb and will be bookmarking some of these recipes.

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 24, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      You and me both

      Reply
  10. Mandy says

    May 22, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    What a lovely collection of recipes - thanks for including my tea loaf

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    • Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

      May 24, 2019 at 8:05 pm

      I cant wait to try it

      Reply
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