Caramel Rhubarb 'N' Dumplings

1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
3 Tablespoons marg. or butter
3 cups sliced rhubarb

• In a 2 quart microwave safe casserole dish combine water, brown sugar, the first 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and butter. Add the sliced rhubarb. Cook, uncovered, in the microwave on 100% power (high) for 7-9 mins or until the mixture is thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute. Cover to keep warm. [Advantium: U=10, L=10, M=10 for 6 and a half minutes.]

***Dumplings***

1-1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk

• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Melt butter and add to dry ingredients along with milk. Mix just till blended.
• Drop the batter by rounded Tablespoons onto hot grubarb mixture, cover with waxed paper; cook for 5-6 mins [U,L,M=10 for 3-4 mins] or until dumplings are done, giving the dish a half turn once. (To see if the dumplings are done, scrape the wet surface with a toothpick. The dough should have a breadlike texture underneath.)
• Stir together 2 teaspoons granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over dumplings. Serve warm.

Makes 8 servings.