Almond Rhubarb Cobbler
Taste of Home
Field editor Pat Habiger of Spearville, Kansas notes, "In spring, I frequently make this tangy biscuit-topped treat."
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Directions:
In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar and water to a boil. Add the rhubarb. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Combine flour and remaining sugar; stir into rhubarb mixture. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in butter and almonds. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally or until butter is melted.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Whisk egg and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Pour hot rhubarb mixture into a 2-qt. shallow baking dish. Drop topping into six mounds over the rhubarb mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 6 servings.