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Rhubarb Dessert Recipe

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

This rhubarb cake-like dessert is made with fresh rhubarb, strawberry gelatin, and other ingredients.

Cook Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 package (3-ounce) strawberry gelatin
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups sliced rhubarb, (about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

Preparation:

Directions for rhubarb recipe
Combine first 4 ingredients. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Combine egg, milk, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. With floured hands, pat dough into the bottom and about 1 inch up sides of a 9-inch square pan. Combine gelatin, 1/4 cup sugar, and 3 tablespoons flour. Add rhubarb slices and mix well. Pour into the crust. Combine 2/3 cup sugar with 1/3 cup flour. Cut in remaining 3 tablespoons butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle crumbs over rhubarb mixture. Bake at 350° for about 55 to 65 minutes, or until rhubarb is tender and top is nicely browned. Serve this rhubarb recipe with whipped topping or serve warm with ice cream.

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