How to Make Old Fashioned Rhubarb Cobbler - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the tart, tangy flavor of rhubarb that just screams springtime. As soon as those bright pink stalks start popping up in the produce section, I can't resist grabbing a few and heading home to whip up something special. And one of my favorite ways to showcase this unique ingredient is with a classic, old-fashioned rhubarb cobbler.

This dessert is a true taste of nostalgia, harkening back to a time when simple, homemade sweets were the highlight of any family meal...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped rhubarb, or to taste
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup boiling water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread rhubarb into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Beat 3/4 cup white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy and smooth; stir in 1 cup flour, milk, baking powder, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour batter over rhubarb.
  • Mix 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over sugar mixture layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cobbler is lightly browned, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    192 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 117mg