Rhubarb Cobbler
Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook
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My mother made this cobbler for hay balers at lunchtime and for her quilt club. I've shared the recipe with many friends and they say it's now one of their favorites.
SERVINGS: 10-12
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups diced rhubarb
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- Whipped cream or ice cream, optional
Directions:
Place rhubarb in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Sprinkle 1 cup sugar over and dot with butter. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and remaining sugar. Beat in egg. Sift together flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls over rhubarb. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings. Variation: Cherries, peaches or apricots can be substituted for the rhubarb.