Cherry Rhubarb Betty Food

RHUBARB CHERRY CRISP

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the cornstarch and sugar. Stir in the water. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Stir in the cherry pie filling and almond extract. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Cut in margarine until the mixture is evenly crumbly. Press 2 cups of this mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the rhubarb over the crust, then spread the cherry mixture over the rhubarb. Stir the chopped nuts into the remaining crumb mixture, and sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
• Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden. Serve warm topped with ice cream or whipped topping.

CHERRY RHUBARB CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour and salt; stir well. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat 2 cups of mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; cover with rhubarb. , In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water; cook until mixture is thickened and clear. Stir in extract and cherry filling; spoon over rhubarb. Combine nuts with reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over cherries. Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is lightly browned, 40-45 minutes. If desired, serve with ice cream.

CHERRY RHUBARB TURNOVERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
• In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add rhubarb; cook 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, almond extract, vanilla and cherries. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
• Separate dough into 8 triangles. Spoon cooled rhubarb-cherry mixture onto center of 4 dough triangles. Top each with 1 remaining dough triangle. Use fork to press edges of dough to seal. Place turnovers on cookie sheet.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove turnovers from cookie sheet; place on serving plates. Drizzle each with melted frosting. Serve immediately.

KNOTT'S BERRY FARM CHERRY RHUBARB SAUCE

Steps:

• Place rhubarb into a saucepan, pour sugar over the rhubarb, and let stand for one hour.
• Add water to mixture and bring to a boil slowly, uncovered.
• Cook for 1 to 5 minutes, until your rhubard is soft.
• Cool, cover and refrigerate for several hours before servings.
• Can add a dash of whipping cream to the top if you like for that extra touch.

RHUBARB BETTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the rhubarb, sugar and cinnamon. Add half of the bread cubes, and toss lightly to distribute. Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart microwave-safe baking dish. Top with remaining bread cubes. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
• Cook in the microwave on full power for 12 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender. serve warm.

GRILLED RHUBARB BROWN BETTY

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium low. Whisk the panko, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the cinnamon, allspice, ginger and cloves in a medium bowl until combined. In another bowl, toss the rhubarb with the remaining 2/3 cup granulated sugar and the lemon juice to coat.
• Butter a shallow 8-inch ovenproof skillet or flameproof baking dish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture in the bottom of the skillet. Top with the rhubarb, then sprinkle with the remaining crumbs and the almonds. Dot with the cut-up butter.
• Put the skillet on the center of the grill; close the lid or place a disposable roasting pan over the skillet. Grill until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Serve warm and top with strawberry ice cream.

CHERRY RHUBARB JAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and sugar; let stand for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pie filling and extract if desired. Transfer to jars; cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

CHERRY RHUBARB COBBLER

Steps:

• Spread fruit in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar and dot with butter; set aside. , For crust, in a large bowl cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine flour and baking powder; add alternately with milk to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. , Pour over fruit; bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes.