Rhubarb Dreams

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350; lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
2. 2
   Make the crust: in a bowl, whisk the flour, powdered sugar, and salt together.
3. 3
   Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until everything is crumbly.
4. 4
   Add the lemon oil; press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan; bake for 10-15 minutes, until it is lightly browned; remove from oven and let cool slightly.
5. 5
   Make the filling: in a big bowl, beat the eggs and salt until foamy; gradually add in the sugar, beating until the mixture is thick and a light yellow color.
6. 6
   Blend in the flour, then fold in the rhubarb.
7. 7
   Pour the filling over the still-warm crust, return the pan to the oven; bake for 40-45 minutes, until they are just lightly browned.
8. 8
   Remove from oven and cool for several hours for easiest cutting.
9. 9
   The top layers separate a bit from the filling when you cut; just press it back lightly.
10. 10
    *To make strawberry-rhubarb dreams, substitute hulled, coarsely chopped strawberries for up to half the rhubarb.