Ingredients

  • 7 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 6 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
  • 3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • Cinnamon-sugar
  • Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Method

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add brown sugar, 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in water and rhubarb; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Add food coloring if desired. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish and set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar. Melt remaining butter; add to dry ingredients with milk. Mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto rhubarb mixture. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until the fruit is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.