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Washing big stalks of green rhubarb under running water in the sink.

Freezing Rhubarb

Sharon Peterson
Freezing Rhubarb
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Course Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Rhubarb
  • Sugar (optional)

Equipment

  • Freezer bags/containers
  • Sharp knife

Instructions
 

  • Wash, trim, and cut firm, tender stalks into 1-2” pieces, blanching if desired.
  • If desired, mix 1 cup sugar for each 4 cups rhubarb and let dissolve.
  • Place in freezer bags/containers.
  • Remove air, seal, and label.
  • Freeze.

Processing

Notes:
You can also pack rhubarb using syrup:
  • Light Syrup: 2 cups sugar to 1 quart water
  • Medium Syrup: 3 cups sugar to 1 quart water
Use only enough cool syrup to just cover rhubarb.
Last Updated: 6/3/2021
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