Cinnamon Baked Rhubarb

A side dish based on a recipe from Joan Bestwick’s book, Life’s Little Rhubarb Cookbook. Cinnamon is a power spice for great health.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  cups rhubarb, diced and divided in thirds (for 3 layers)
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar, divided
• 2  cinnamon sticks, divided
• 6  cloves, divided
• 1  orange, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Butter a baking dish and add the first layer of rhubarb. Cover with ½ of the sugar, then half of the unpeeled orange slices, one stick of cinnamon and 3 cloves.
3. Repeat with 2nd layer; layer the remaining 1/3 of rhubarb. All ingredients should be used.
4. Place in oven and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.