Strawberry Rhubarb Banana Betty Recipes

RHUBARB BETTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together the rhubarb, sugar and cinnamon. Add half of the bread cubes, and toss lightly to distribute. Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart microwave-safe baking dish. Top with remaining bread cubes. Drizzle melted butter over the top.
• Cook in the microwave on full power for 12 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender. serve warm.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Make pastry. Mix sugar, flour and orange peel in large bowl. Stir in rhubarb and strawberries. Turn into pastry-lined pie plate. Dot with butter.
• Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1/2 inch from rim of plate. Roll other round of pastry. Fold into fourths and cut slits so steam can escape. Place pastry over filling and unfold. Trim overhanging edge of top pastry 1 inch from rim of plate. Fold and roll top edge under lower edge, pressing on rim to seal; flute. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
• Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking. Bake about 55 minutes or until crust is golden brown and juice begins to bubble through slits in crust. Serve warm or cool.

CREAMY STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SMOOTHIES

Steps:

• In blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend with on-and-off pulses until pureed. Pour into 2 drinking glasses. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRISP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix rhubarb, strawberries, brown sugar, vanilla and lemon juice. Pour mixture into baking dish.
• In medium bowl, mix flour, oats, butter and salt with fork until crumbly. Using hands, crumble topping evenly over fruit mixture.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbly.
• To serve, scoop warm crisp into bowls; top with whipped cream.