Rhubarb Charlotte

• 2 pounds rhubarb
• 1¾ pounds sugar
• 3 tablespoons

Wash and trim young rhubarb stalks and cut into 1-inch segments. Combine rhubarb, sugar, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons butter in a thick-bottomed saucepan; bring gently to a boil, stirring continuously; lower heat and simmer, stirring all the time, for about 5 minutes, or until rhubarb is soft but s