Wednesday, March 13

Rhubarb!

 Rhubarb doesn't grow in the South. But it will be starting to peek its leafy head before long in the midwest. I have had a Rhubarb Pudding recipe for most of my life that was a must-make every Spring.

Here is the recipe from an earlier post;This is an old-time, all-time family favorite and one the whole family asks for every Spring. You cannot even imagine my relief in finding it. Like finding a long-lost friend. Thank you, Sherri Clark for sending me on the last of many searches for this recipe.

 Rhubarb Pudding

3 C. Rhubarb, Coarsely Chopped
1 C. Sugar
1/4 t Cinnamon
Dabs Of Butter
1 Egg
1 C. Flour
1/2 C. Milk
1 t Baking Powder
1 C. Sugar

[Note: Via Shirley Franey and Marian Feld. A very old family
favorite. ]
Place first 4 ingredients in a 8" x 8" pan. Mix together remaining
ingredients and pour evenly over rhubarb mix. Bake 45 min. at 350 deg.
 

And now!!!!! Here is the recipe for an upscale one I found today. It is similar to my old standby. I am anxious to try it. Butch will like it, that's for sure.

Magic Rhubarb Pudding Cake

Yield: 9 servings. Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

2 cups of rhubarb, chopped

1/2 cup white sugar, 1 cup white sugar (for topping)

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup sifted flour

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2/3 cup boiling water

Directions

Cover the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with fruit.Mix 1/2 white sugar, brown sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, extracts, milk and flour together. Add a little more milk if it is too thick to pour; pour over fruit.

Instructions

Grease or spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking dish

Put the chopped rhubarb evenly in the baking dish.

Mix 1/2 cup of white sugar, brown sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla, almond extract, milk, and flour. If batter seems too thick to pour over the fruit, thin it with a little more milk.

Pour the batter over the rhubarb. Make sure the batter reaches clear to the edges of the pan.

Mix the remaining 1 cup of sugar with the cornstarch. Stir well, so it's thoroughly combined.

Sprinkle the sugar/cornstarch mixture evenly over the batter.

Gently pour the boiling water over the sugar mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. The top will be crinkled and crackled.


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