CARAMEL RHUBARB COBBLER

Caramel Rhubarb Cobbler image

I came up with this recipe after hearing a friend fondly recall his grandmother's rhubarb dumplings. My son especially likes rhubarb, and this old-fashioned dessert lets those special stalks star. -Beverly Shebs, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 2% milk
Cinnamon-sugar
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.