Enjoy the tangy and sweet flavors of rhubarb with this delightful Rhubarb Betty recipe. Made with fresh rhubarb, sugar, and a buttery crumb topping, this dessert is the perfect way to showcase seasonal rhubarb. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly decadent treat. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and serves 6-8 people. It's a classic American dessert that will surely please your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well until the rhubarb is evenly coated with the sugar and lemon juice.
- Pour the rhubarb mixture into a greased 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cold cubed butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the rhubarb mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Rhubarb is technically a vegetable, but it is often used in sweet desserts due to its tart flavor.
Rhubarb is rich in vitamins K and C, as well as dietary fiber.
The word 'betty' in the name 'Rhubarb Betty' refers to a type of dessert that typically includes layers of fruit and buttered breadcrumbs or crumb topping.