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

Rhubarb is a versatile and distinct-tasting vegetable that is often used in baking to create delicious desserts. One classic recipe that showcases rhubarb's unique flavor is rhubarb cobbler. This dessert is the perfect way to enjoy the tartness of rhubarb while indulging in a warm, comforting treat.

What makes rhubarb cobbler so special is the way the rhubarb's tartness is balanced by the sweetness of the cobbler topping. The contrast of flavors creates a dessert that is both bright a...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cold butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 large egg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 9-inch square cobbler

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Make the filling: Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Stir in rhubarb and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Make the topping: Sift together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Beat together milk and egg in a small bowl; add to flour mixture all at once and stir until just moistened.
  • Drop spoonfuls of topping over rhubarb filling. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven rhubarb is bubbling and topping is crisp and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    218 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 205mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg

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