Vegan Maple-Glazed Roasted Rhubarb: A Sweet and Tangy Delight
This simple vegan recipe transforms tart rhubarb into a caramelized, maple-glazed masterpiece with hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest. Perfect as a light dessert or sophisticated topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegan, Plant-Based
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
450g fresh rhubarb (about 1 lb), cut into 5cm (2-inch) pieces
60ml pure maple syrup (1/4 cup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and orange zest in a small bowl until smooth.
3. Arrange rhubarb on the baking sheet in a single layer, with space between each piece.
4. Use a pastry brush to coat each rhubarb piece generously with the maple mixture.
5. Roast for 15–20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes, until tender but still holds its shape.
6. Remove and let cool slightly—glaze will thicken as it cools.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Cut rhubarb uniformly for even cooking.
Do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
Keeps up to 5 days in a covered container in the fridge—flavor deepens over time.
Serve over plant-based yogurt, oatmeal, pancakes, or chia pudding.
Enhance with spices like ginger or cardamom, or herbs like rosemary.
Try adding a touch of vegan butter or balsamic vinegar for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: rhubarb, vegan dessert, maple glazed, roasted rhubarb, easy vegan recipe