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Rhubarb Dumplings, (microwave)

Source of Recipe

from about com.


List of Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
3 cups finely chopped rhubarb
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar, separated
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Recipe

Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a 2quart, microwave safe dish.
Stir in the water until smooth.
Add rhubarb and butter.
Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Uncover, stir, and for microwave 3 minutes until the rhubarb is tender and the sauce is thickened.
Meanwhile combine flour, the 1/4 c. white sugar, baking powder, milk and butter together.
Drop 8 mounds of batter on top of the rhubarb around the edges of the dish.
Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
(do not lift cover)
Rotate the dish a 1/4 turn.
Microwave for 3 more minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the dumpling.
Combine the 2 tsp. white sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle over the dumplings.
Serve warm with cream, whipped cream or ice cream.
Makes 8 servings.