How Do You Defrost Rhubarb

To defrost, leave the frozen rhubarb out for several hours. If you want the pieces to keep their shape don’t move them around until they are full defrosted. Fully cooked rhubarb will break down even more as if defrosts.

How do you thaw frozen rhubarb?

Thaw the rhubarb on the kitchen counter the evening before, in a sieve over a bowl, and discard the excess liquid. (Or use the liquid to add to a rhubarb punch recipe.) You will notice that, after the rhubarb has thawed, that it will appear to have “shrunk”.

Can I defrost rhubarb in the microwave?

You can safely defrost frozen fruit in the refrigerator, but this can take over 6 hours. To speed up the process, you can thaw frozen fruit quickly in the microwave, or use cold water to defrost it in under 2 hours.