Rhubarb Crunch

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

¾ cup oats

1 cup (½ stick) butter, melted

4 cups diced rhubarb

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon cornstarch

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12 × 8-inch glass baking dish.

In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter. Press three-fourths of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish. Spoon the rhubarb over the crust.

In a medium saucepan cook the granulated sugar, water, vanilla, and cornstarch, stirring until the mixture is clear. Pour over the rhubarb. Crumble the remaining flour mixture on top. Bake 1 hour. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Makes 10 servings

Paula Rae Espy, Red Hat Accountess
Red Hot River Babes,
Burlington, Iowa