Saturday, June 25, 2011

Real Potluck

Our June meeting means potluck! Sometimes we plan the menu. This time it was real. No one knew what others were bringing. This has been difficult for some but they are adjusting.

Here is a recipe for Fran's contribution:

Link to Rhubarb Upside- Down Cake http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/fruits/rhubarb/recipes/rhub-up-down-cake.html

After baking, I turn the cake out ( upside-down) on a platter and put a fresh strawberry glaze on top- from Anne Mann's ( friend from Lucknow)Anne's Favorites cookbook

Strawberrry Glaze
Crush 3/4 qt fresh strawberries, measuring to make sure you have 1 1/2 c.
Add 3 Tb. cornstarch to 3/4 c. white sugar, in a separate dry bowl. Mix.

Add sugar & starch to berries, mix.
Ad 1 Tb lemon juice to mixture, bring to boil, boil 1 minute stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and clear. Remove from heat.
spread on cake while warm ( so it's still spreadable).

I particularly like this glaze as its firms up quickly(isn't runny) and the berries retain their bright red color !

Thanks for a great evening everyone (we missed you, Linda !) Fran

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