Description
This classic Rhubarb Crisp recipe features a tangy rhubarb filling topped with a buttery oat crumble, baked to golden perfection. It’s a refreshing and easy-to-make dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings, served best warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 5 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb with granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss until the rhubarb pieces are evenly coated to help thicken the filling and balance the tartness.
- Assemble Filling in Dish: Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and spread the rhubarb mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend it into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs resembling sand.
- Top the Filling: Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the rhubarb layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the rhubarb crisp to cool for at least 10 minutes to set before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.
Notes
- If your rhubarb is very tart, increase the granulated sugar to 1 cup for a sweeter filling.
- For extra texture and flavor, fold 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans into the topping before baking.
- Make sure the butter is cold when mixing the topping for the best crumbly texture.
