Rhubarb Cobbler
Category: Dessert | Cuisine: Amish
Rhubarb Cobbler
Rhubarb has been plentiful in the community recently, and it seems that no gathering is complete without at least one dish made from the bright red stalks. This is the time of year when families trade recipes, compare which patch is growing fastest, and share generous bags of rhubarb with neighbors who may have already baked through their supply. Mrs. Lamar Eash was kind enough to write down her Rhubarb Cobbler recipe for us to share. Mrs. Eash has made this cobbler for years, often doubling it when she knows extra visitors will be stopping by. She likes it because it comes together quickly and works well with whatever fruit is on hand, though she says rhubarb gives it the brightest flavor. The simple batter, the sweet topping, and the way the juices bubble up around the edges ma
Recipe by Scott
Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
1 hr 15 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Spread rhubarb on bottom of greased cake pan.
- 2
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, butter and salt.
- 3
Add flour, baking powder and milk.
- 4
Spoon over rhubarb.
- 5
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt.
- 6
Sprinkle over rhubarb and batter.
- 7
Pour water evenly over all.
- 8
Bake approximately 1 hour at 350°.
- 9
Also good with any other kind of fruit.
Rhubarb has been plentiful in the community recently, and it seems that no gathering is complete without at least one dish made from the bright red stalks. This is the time of year when families trade recipes, compare which patch is growing fastest, and share generous bags of rhubarb with neighbors who may have already baked through their supply. Mrs. Lamar Eash was kind enough to write down her Rhubarb Cobbler recipe for us to share.
Mrs. Eash has made this cobbler for years, often doubling it when she knows extra visitors will be stopping by. She likes it because it comes together quickly and works well with whatever fruit is on hand, though she says rhubarb gives it the brightest flavor. The simple batter, the sweet topping, and the way the juices bubble up around the edges make it a favorite in her home. It is the kind of recipe that feels just right for this time of year, when the gardens are waking up and everyone is eager to enjoy the first fresh tastes of the Season.
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