Rhubarb Strawberry Cobbler with Candied Ginger
- 4 cups (about 1 lb 500 g) sliced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb, partially thawed and patted dry (1 L)
- 2 cups (500 ml) hulled sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) finely chopped candied ginger in syrup, drained (reserve syrup for creme fraiche)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) cold butter, cut into pieces
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) sour cream
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) whipping (35%) cream
- 2/3 cup (150 ml) sour cream
- 2 tbsp (25 ml) ginger syrup (reserved from candied ginger)
- 8-inch (2L) square baking dish
- Preheat oven to 375 (190C)
- Fruit Layer: In baking dish, stir together rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, ginger and flour.
- Set aside.
- Topping: In a food processor, combine flour, 2 tbsp (25 ml) sugar, baking powder and salt; process until combined.
- Add butter; process until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Add sour cream; process until a soft sticky dough forms.
- Drop dough in 6 spoonfuls evenly over fruit in baking dish (Fruit will not be completely covered.)
- Sprinkle evenly with remaining sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until topping has risen and is golden brown, and fruit is bubbly.
- Serve warm with Ginger Creme Fraiche.
- Ginger Creme Fraiche: Place a medium bowl and the beaters of electric mixer in the freezer; chill for 15 minutes.
- Pour whipping cream into chilled bowl; beat with electric mixer at high speed until soft peaks just start to form (cream should still be slightly runny).
- With a large spoon or rubber spatula and using a gentle, cutting motion, fold in sour cream and ginger syrup until well combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To freeze: When cobbler has cooled, wrap baking dish with heavy foil.
- Transfer cooled sauce to freezer container.
- Date, label and freeze for up to 2 months.
- To serve: Thaw cobbler and sauce in refrigerator overnight.
- In a saucepan, gently warm Ginger Creme Fraiche before serving.
- From Julia Aitken: Easy Entertaining
fresh rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, candied ginger, flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cold butter, sour cream, whipping, sour cream, ginger syrup
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/rhubarb-strawberry-cobbler-with-candied-ginger (may not work)