Blushing Betty (Rhubarb Dessert)

Blushing Betty (Rhubarb Dessert)

This unique, great-tasting dessert makes great use of fresh rhubarb and tastes GREAT!!

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch dish
Servings:
20

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups raisins
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup milk

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2
Mix rhubarb with 2 cups sugar in a large bowl and spread into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle rhubarb with raisins.

Step 3
Beat vegetable shortening with 2/3 cup sugar in a bowl; beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, to form a smooth batter. Spread batter over fruit in baking dish.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until rhubarb filling is bubbling and topping is set and golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235
Calories
4g
Fat
50g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 5%
Cholesterol19mg 6%
Sodium124mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber2g 9%
Total Sugars35g
Protein3g
Vitamin C8mg 38%
Calcium126mg 10%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium377mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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