RHUBARB KUCHEN

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Rhubarb Kuchen recipe from my grandmother. Its a lovely dessert that is a blend of tart, tangy rhubarb and a thick, buttery almond crust.

Provided by irene masztaler

Categories     Pie

Time 1h28m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup sliced almonds
5 cups chopped rhubarb
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/3 cup strawberry jelly

Steps:

  • Cream butter with 3/4 cup of the sugar.
  • Beat in yogurt, egg yolk and orange rind.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt and 1/2 cup of the almonds.
  • Gradually stir into butter mixture until mixed.
  • Using wet spatula or hands, spread dough evenly onto bottom and 3/4 inch up side of greased 10-inch springform pan.
  • Toss rhubarb with remaining sugar and orange juice.
  • Arrange evenly over the dough.
  • Sprinkle remaining almonds around the edge.
  • Bake in 350 F or (180 C) oven for 45-50 minutes or until pastry edge is golden brown and rhubarb is tender.
  • Let cool on rack.
  • Remove side of pan.
  • To make Glaze: In small saucepan, bring strawberry jelly and 3 tbsp of water to a boil while whisking constantly.
  • Reduce heat and boil gently whisking often for approx.
  • 3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Brush over rhubarb and sides of cake.
  • Let stand to cool for 5 minutes.

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