Macaroon-Topped Rhubarb Cobbler

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb (1-inch pieces)
• 1 large apple, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 8 macaroons, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Vanilla ice cream, optional

Directions

• In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, combine the rhubarb, apple, brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until rhubarb is very tender, 10-13 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to the fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine the crumbled cookies, butter, sugar and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit mixture.
• Broil 4 in. from the heat until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.

Editor’s Note

If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.