Rhubarb Squares

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, cold

Filling

• 4 cups rhubarb, fresh or frozen, diced
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 (1 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 4-6 drops red food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped or Cool Whip

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in butter until crumbly.

3. 3

   Press into a greased 8 inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

5. 5

   Cool on a wire rack.

6. 6

   In a saucepan, bring the rhubarb, sugar, water and salt to a boil.

7. 7

   Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water, let stand for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Stir into rhubarb mixture.

10. 10

    Cook and stir until gelatin is dissolved.

11. 11

    Stir in food coloring if desired.

12. 12

    Cover and refrigerate until cooled, about 2 hours.

13. 13

    Fold in whipped cream.

14. 14

    Spread over crust.

15. 15

    Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.

16. 16

    Cut into squares.