Description
This easy Rhubarb Crisp recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, featuring a buttery oat topping and a juicy rhubarb filling. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal summer dessert. Perfect for anyone looking for a simple, comforting treat.
Ingredients
For the Crisp:
4 cups rhubarb, chopped
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Sugar Sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 7×11-inch or 8.5×11-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spread chopped rhubarb evenly over the crumb layer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, and water. Microwave for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the sugar sauce over the rhubarb.
- Top with the remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
Notes
You can use frozen rhubarb, but thaw and drain it first.
To enhance the topping, add chopped nuts like almonds or pecans.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 servings
- Calories: 354 kcal
Keywords: rhubarb crisp, rhubarb dessert, easy rhubarb recipe, oat-topped rhubarb crisp, summer dessert