Dessert: Lemony Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler

Recipe by /contributors/dina-cheney Prep time: About 45 minutesSlow cooker time: About 4 hoursOven time: 20 to 25 minutes (can occur during the slow-cooking process)Finishing time: About 20 minutes With this juicy, flavorful dessert (slightly spicy from

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Health benefits of Lemony Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Zest of two lemons in strips, white pith removed (about 2 tablespoons)
8 black peppercorns
11 cups hulled and halved (or quartered if very large) strawberries (about 4 pounds)
3 cups 1/2-inch-wide pieces rhubarb, halved if really thick (6 to 7 stalks, trimmed and leaves removed)
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed, strained lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed, strained orange juice
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup tapioca starch
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Instructions

Soften 1 tablespoon of butter, and use it to grease the entire inside of the slow cooker crock. Place the lemon peel and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag and tie with kitchen string. Add this bag plus the remaining butter (cut into eight pieces) and other filling ingredients to the slow cooker, and gently mix with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook on low until the fruit is softened, about 4 hours (there will still be some liquid).