The last of the rhubarb pickings. I've left a few stems on the plant as I've always read not to deplete the plant fully. This Autumn I'll have to divide the plant as it is quite big and hasn't been divided (probably in ten years).
Below is a photo of one of the numerous rhubarb crumbles I've made. This one had pear in it as well. My favourite way of eating rhubarb is stewed and served warm over ice cream. Rhubarb sliced and cooked on puff pastry - is also really delicious. I had hoped to freeze some rhubarb but I've eaten it all!
So now it's goodbye to rhubarb until next year!
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Yum! I love rhubarb! Unfortunately it doesn't grow in my area. Enjoy your last harvest until next year!
ReplyDeleteI've only planted mine out this year, and though it's grown well, I haven't taken any stems as I didn't want to weaken the plant. I'm looking forward to next year though when I should get my first harvest.
ReplyDeleteLol i think I'm the only one that hates rhubarb. I never plant it and don't like eating it. :)
ReplyDeleteLeanan, I am with you! But for those who love it, I know it is a treat. Kelli certainly had a nice crop and that crumble does look very tasty!
ReplyDeleteHave you frozen any?
ReplyDeleteI didn't get freezing any as I've ended up eating the bulk of the rhubarb. I'm planning on getting another plant and will then be able to freeze some in future.
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