Cosmic Rhino

I am very excited to have yet another entry from the legendary Ma Homan - Rhubarb Strawberry Crunch. I am particularly excited about this because I love rhubarb and just don’t see it used much anymore. So support the local rhubarb farmers and make yourself some homemade happiness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups sliced fresh rhubarb  (you can use frozen, too)
• 1 pound fresh strawberries, halved
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients above; cut in butter until crumbly.
3. Press half into a 9″ square baking pan.
4. Combine rhubarb and strawberries; spoon over crust.
5. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over fruit. Sprinkle the top with remaining crumb mixture.
6. Bake for 1 hour.
7. Serve with ice cream.
8. Go to bed very happy.