Ingredients

  • 5 cups fresh rhubarb, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • orange zest (from 1 orange)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 dash nutmeg (optional)
  • Cobbler Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Method

  • Combine sugar and cornstarch; mix well.
  • Add rhubarb nutmeg(optional), butter and grated orange rind.
  • Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Place in 9x9 baking dish.
  • Bake in 375F preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Mix cobbler topping ingredients and.
  • drop"blobs" of topping on fruit.
  • Bake at 350F for 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Serve warm.