Lunch: Rhubarb Elderberry Crisp Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Rhubarb Elderberry Crisp Recipe

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter
3 cups diced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb
2 cups elderberries or blackberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside half for topping.
Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Top with rhubarb and berries.
In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar. Gradually stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
Pour over the fruit. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350 ° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

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