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SANDRA'S ALASKAN RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE ~ from scratch

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Newly created recipe thanks to my neighbor for providing me with fresh rhubarb and my sis Tina for the inspiration. This is guaranteed to be my best recipe to date of the most succulent, moist and flavorful homemade rhubarb cake, ever!  Servings: (9-12) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 25 to 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1st Layer: Rhubarb Mixture: 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1/2" pieces; measure after chopping) 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) 1/2" cold unsalted butter cubed pieces 2nd Layer: Cake Batter: --Wet: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (not margarine), at room temperature 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1-1/4 cups milk --Dry: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2-1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" glass baking dish; set aside. Spread the rhubarb evenly o...

SANDRA'S EASY OUTSTANDING RHUBARB COBBLER

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A wonderful recipe that's easy to prepare in which I used frozen rhubarb  I thawed beforehand, so you're able to prepare this outstanding dessert year round! Also, feel free to substitute rhubarb for apples using this same par-cooking method. Or, changing it up using stone fruit or berries  without par-cooking prior to baking... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. INGREDIENTS Filling (Par-cooked before baking) 5 cups sliced, 1" pieces, fresh (or frozen rhubarb, thawed) 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Batter 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup evaporated milk (not sweetened) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, melted Topping 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup hot water -- Serve with a scoop of French vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of whipped cr...

SANDRA'S RAVISHING RHUBARB-RASPBERRY-PINEAPPLE PIE

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Just pulled this jewel of a pie (made from the bounty of my garden this summer) out of the oven as the hubs pulls in the driveway... Servings: (8) Prep: 30 Mins. Par-cook filling: 20 Mins. Bake: 1 hr. INGREDIENTS: Bottom Crust: 1 (10") prepared pie crust (store-bought, or Sandra's Homemade Pie Crust Recipe ) Filling: 4 cups frozen rhubarb, thawed, drained, and cut into 1/2" pieces 1 cup frozen raspberries, unthawed 1 (8 oz) can, crushed pineapple, with juices 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of fine-grain sea salt Crumble topping: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 4 tablespoons butter, melted METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside a 10...

SANDRA�S LUSCIOUS RHUBARB-RASPBERRY CRUMBLES (Individual mason jar servings)

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A phenomenally luscious springtime quick, easy, and tasty dessert using in-season fruit and berries... Prep: 5 Mins. Macerate: 10 Mins. Bake: 40 to 45 Mins. Serves: (9) �-Pint Jars (Wide/Slim: Whatever you have on hand) INGREDIENTS: Filling: 2 lbs. fresh rhubarb (7 measured cups, already cut into �� slices) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest --(Or, � teaspoon organic lemon peel powder ) 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice � cup granulated sugar � cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla bourbon extract -- (Or, vanilla extract ) 1 teaspoon organic cinnamon powde r --(Or, ground cinnamon) 2 cups (1 pint) fresh raspberries (or frozen, no need to thaw) Crumble: 1 cup all-purpose flour � cup old fashioned oats 1/3 cup granulated sugar � cup packed dark brown sugar Pinch of fine-grain kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon  organic cinnamon powde r --(Or, ground cinnamon) � cup (1 cube) cold unsalted butter, cut into pea-sized cubes METHOD: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet lined wi...

SANDRA'S FRESH RHUBARB-GINGER SNICKERDOODLES

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I created this divine cookie recipe today using fresh rhubarb a kind neighbor provided to me. These snickerdoodles turned out to be incredibly awesome, and my husband loves 'em too... Yields: 7 Doz. Prep: 20 Mins. Bake: 12 to 14 Mins. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1-1/2 cups dark brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3-3/4 to 4 cups all-purpose flour --(depending upon moistness of fresh rhubarb) 1 teaspoon baking soda � teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of fine-grain kosher salt 2 cups finely-chopped fresh rhubarb --1/2 cup granulated sugar --1 teaspoon ground cinnamon METHOD: Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a shallow, flat-bottom bowl, and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper or use a Silpat liner. With a hand mixer, blend together butter and granulated sugar in a medium bowl until ...