CARAMEL RHUBARB N DUMPLINGS 
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. butter
3 c. sliced rhubarb
1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. milk
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon

In 2 quart casserole combine 1 1/4 cups water, brown sugar, 1/4 cups sugar, cornstarch and 3 tablespoons butter. Add sliced rhubarb, microwave uncovered on high for 7 or 9 minutes until mixture is thickened and bubbly, stir every minute, cover casserole to keep warm.

In a bowl combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Melt 1/4 cup butter and add to dry ingredients along with milk. Mix just until blended. Drop batter by rounded tablespoons onto hot rhubarb. Cover with wax paper, cook 5 to 6 minutes or until dumplings are done. Mix cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over dumplings. Serve warm with ice cream.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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