Rhubarb Coconut Dessert

By á-47

Ingredients

• 4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/8 tea. red food coloring, optional
• 1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz) butter pecan cake mix
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• Vanilla (or butter pecan) ice cream, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sugar, water and food coloring. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender; cool slightly. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with cake mix. top with coconut and pecans. Drizzle with butter.

Bake at 350 degrees for25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.

Serve with ice cream if desired.

Yield: 12 servings