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Learn how to freeze rhubarb<\/strong> the easy way to make sure all of the delicious fruit goes to good use. Then, you can use it later in jam, pie, crisps, or cobblers with a simple technique that takes just minutes!<\/em><\/p>\n

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The rhubarb plant we have in our garden always surprises me when it\u2019s ready\u2014and I\u2019m not always ready to use it. To make sure it stays fresh and I can put it to use when I have time and other fresh ingredients to pair it with, I use this easy method to freeze it for future use in pies, crisps, cobblers, and\/or jam.<\/p>\n

I have been using this easy method for how to freeze rhubarb for over a decade and it works so well each year I do it. It also takes just minutes, which means it\u2019s one of the fastest ways to preserve fruit.<\/p>\n

You can use this method to freeze rhubarb from your garden, the grocery store, or the farmers market.<\/p>\n

(You may also like Strawberry Chia Jam<\/a>, which is a great way to use rhubarb, Easy Blueberry Crisp<\/a>, and my go-to freezer meals<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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Ingredients You Need<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what you need to freeze rhubarb to use in future recipes.<\/p>\n

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Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the easy process of freezing rhubarb. Scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full information.<\/p>\n

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Step 1. <\/strong>Discard the leaves if the stalks have leaves. Wash well and trim any rough ends. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 2. <\/strong>Slice into thin pieces. Place into a zip top freezer bag and press flat. Seal and freeze.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Do you have to blanch rhubarb to freeze it?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

You can freeze fresh rhubarb raw, so there\u2019s no need to blanch it first. And you can put it directly into recipes straight from the freezer too!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

How long is rhubarb good in the freezer?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

You can store rhubarb in the freezer for up to 6-12 months, which means you can save it until you have plenty of strawberries to pair it with\u2014or until you are ready to bake a pie.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Use Frozen Rhubarb<\/h2>\n

You can use frozen rhubarb just as you would fresh in your favorite recipes for jam, cobblers, crisps, pies, and muffins. There\u2019s no need to thaw it or do anything else to it before you use it.<\/p>\n

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Best Rhubarb Recipes<\/h2>\n

Here are some of my favorite rhubarb recipes to put your frozen rhubarb to use.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019d love to hear how you like to use your rhubarb, so please comment below to share!<\/p>\n

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