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    Where Is My Spoon > Recipes > Preserves and Canning

    Freezing Rhubarb (Two Methods)

    Published by: Adina June 7, 2020 · Last modified: May 15, 2025 1 Comment
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    two ways of freezing chopped rhubarb

    Freezing rhubarb is easy and reliable. It is the easiest way of preserving rhubarb so that you can enjoy it all year long. There are two ways of freezing it: the easy method and the super-easy method.

    chopped rhubarb on a wooden cutting board.

    Freezing rhubarb is the easiest way of preserving it, so you always have it when you crave it. Basically, all you have to do is wash and chop the stalks... That's it!

    I use it for any recipe I want to make. Try this German rhubarb pie, this rhubarb crisp with apples, or this rhubarb chicken. Read What to Do with Rhubarb? (Bake, Cook, Preserve) – a full article all about dealing with rhubarb.

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    • How to freeze rhubarb?
    • How long does it keep?
    • More ways of preserving rhubarb
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    • Freezing Rhubarb (Two Methods)

    How to freeze rhubarb?

    Remove all the leaves; they are poisonous. Wash and dry the stalks. Cut them into chunks, about 3 cm/ 1.2 inches.

    Freezing methods

    There are two ways to do it: an easy way and a super-easy way!

    The easy way:

    chopped rhubarb in a baking tin lined with parchment paper.

    Step #1: Place the chunks in a single layer on a lined baking sheet or dish that fits in your freezer.

    frozen rhubarb pieces in a roasting tin lined with parchment paper.

    Step #2: Freeze the pieces for several hours; 2-3 hours should be fine.

    Remove the pieces from the tray and place them in freezer bags. Place the bags in the freezer.

    The super-easy way:

    chopped rhubarb in a bowl and a freezer bag beside it.

    Step #3: Place the pieces in freezer bags without pre-freezing.

    frozen rhubarb pieces in a freezer bag.

    Step #4: Flatten the bag. Place the bags in the freezer.

    If the bag is flat and the pieces are spread out before freezing, they’ll be easier to separate later.

    Small problem and its solution: The pieces stick together when frozen. Hit the freezer bag a few times against a sturdy, scratch-proof surface to loosen the pieces. Take out what you need and repeat if necessary.

    How long does it keep?

    Frozen rhubarb will be ok for at least one year; I normally make sure I use it before the new season begins.

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    frozen rhubarb in a small bowl.

    Freezing Rhubarb (Two Methods)

    Freezing rhubarb is easy and reliable. It is the easiest way of preserving rhubarb, so you can enjoy it all year long.
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    Course: Preserves and Canning Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 lb/ 450 g
    Calories: 95kcal
    Author: Adina

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • OR Freezer bags
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 lb rhubarb Note

    Instructions

    • Discard the leaves (poisonous), wash and dry the rhubarb stalks. Chop into pieces, about 3 cm/ 1.2 inches.
      1 lb rhubarb
    • Method 1:
      Place on a baking tray or dish lined with baking paper. Freeze for 2-3 hours. Transfer to freezer bags and place the bags in the freezer.
    • Method 2:
      Place in freezer bags and flatten. Freeze.

    Notes

    1. Amount: That is just a number; you don't have to weigh absolutely anything. Chop and freeze as much as you have and want to.
    2. It keeps for at least one year.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 450g/ 1 lb | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g
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    1. Bettty De Coursey says

      June 03, 2022 at 4:41 am

      5 stars
      perfect either way!

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