Rhubarb Crunch ((Melodie)

Rhubarb – Sliced    

1 cup sifted flour    

3/4 cup oatmeal  (uncooked)  

1 cup brown sugar    

1/2 cup melted butter

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 cup sugar

2 TBS. cornstarch

1 cup water

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly.  Press 1/2 of mixture into greased 9” baking pan.  Cover with 4 cups sliced rhubarb.  Cook sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla until thick and clear.  Pour over rhubarb and top with remaining crumb mixture.  Bake at 350° for 55 - 60 minutes.  Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.