NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day falls on June 9 each year to recognize a delicious and seasonal pie. A tart vegetable, rhubarb is often paired with sweet fruits making for a pleasing dessert. Join us as we explore all things rhubarb. We might even serve a slice of pie for you to enjoy!

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Around the country, rhubarb is a perennial favorite for home gardens. One of the first fruits of their labors, gardeners begin to harvest rhubarb in the middle of May and early June, and it finds its way into desserts and preserves. Rhubarb known for making deliciously baked goods and satisfying the hankering for something from the garden early in the season. Since rhubarb takes on the flavor of the fruit or vegetable it is paired with, it is an excellent complement to many recipes.

Did you know? Rhubarb is a primary ingredient in cleaners for over 100 years. In fact, you can rub a cut stalk of rhubarb over a burnt skillet and let the high oleic acid content do the work.

Rhubarb is so high in oxalic acid, in fact, the leaves are toxic to humans. The stalks, however, are a consumable, rich, and healthful source of oxalic acid. The benefits of enjoying rhubarb could help reduce blood pressure, increase your body's ability to burn fat, and generate brain myelin. Now, that's a reason to celebrate National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day!

ENJOY TRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAY

Harvest that rhubarb and pick some strawberries. It's time to make pie! Break out your favorite recipes or try this one out:

Share you photos and recipes of strawberry rhubarb pie on social media using the hashtag #StrawberryRhubarbPieDay.