Fast and Easy Rhubarb Dessert

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish or baking pan.

Wash and trim the rhubarb stalks, then cut them into 1-inch pieces and place them evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the rhubarb pieces, ensuring all of the fruit is well coated.

If desired, prepare a simple pastry crust or crumble topping and layer it over the sugared rhubarb.

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the rhubarb is tender and bubbling and the topping is golden brown.

Remove the dessert from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.