1 cup sugar 
1/2 cup water 
1 pound rhubarb, cut in 1-inch pieces, about 3 cups 

In a saucepan combine sugar and water, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Place rhubarb in a baking dish; pour syrup over rhubarb (it is not necessary to cover fruit with water since rhubarb has so much water). Cover dish and bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, until fruit is bubbly, stirring several times. Chill and serve in dessert dishes with cream, whipped cream, or ice cream.