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Old Fashioned Rhubarb Cobbler Recipe

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Cobbler Ready in 35 Minutes

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A classic rhubarb cobbler with a sweet, tangy filling and a golden biscuit topping. Simple to make and perfect for using fresh or frozen rhubarb. Serves 9 and bakes in just 20 minutes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon butter, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  2. Mix sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Stir in rhubarb and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Transfer the rhubarb filling to the prepared baking dish. Dot with diced butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  4. Sift flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Cut in cold butter using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  5. Beat milk and egg together in a small bowl. Add to the flour mixture all at once and stir until just moistened.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the topping over the rhubarb filling. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the rhubarb is bubbling and the topping is crisp and lightly browned.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen rhubarb. If using frozen, thaw and drain it first to avoid excess liquid.
  • Do not overmix the topping batter. Stir just until moistened for the best biscuit texture.
  • Make sure your butter is cold when making the topping. This keeps the biscuit light and flaky.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for best results.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg