4 c. chopped rhubarb
1 c. white sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
red food coloring, for looks

Crumb Topping:

1 c. flour
3/4 c. oatmeal
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. cinnamon

Cook sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla, and food coloring until thick and glossy. Place half of crumb topping in bottom of greased 9x9 baking dish. Sprinkle rhubarb over topping. Pour cornstarch mixture over rhubarb. Sprinkle leftover crumb topping on rhubarb.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.