Description
Homemade rhubarb crisp combines tangy fruit with a buttery crumble topping. Sweet and tart flavors blend perfectly in this classic dessert that will satisfy seasonal cravings and delight anyone who loves simple, rustic treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 3 cups fresh rhubarb (diced (¼-inch pieces))
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground allspice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch square baking dish with a light coating of nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss diced rhubarb with sugar, flour, water, cinnamon, and allspice until evenly coated, creating a vibrant fruit mixture.
- Create the crumbly topping by combining rolled oats, brown sugar, and flour in a separate bowl. Incorporate chilled butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture forms coarse, pebble-like crumbs.
- Distribute half the oat topping across the bottom of the baking dish, pressing firmly to create a compact base layer.
- Spread the rhubarb filling uniformly over the initial crumb layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining oat topping over the rhubarb, completely blanketing the fruit mixture.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 40-45 minutes, watching for vigorous bubbling at the edges and a golden-brown topping.
- Allow the crisp to rest for 15-20 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the filling set and thicken.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Enhance sweetness by mixing rhubarb with strawberries for a balanced flavor profile and reduced tartness.
- Choose fresh, firm rhubarb stalks with bright color to ensure the best texture and taste in your crisp.
- Adjust sugar levels based on rhubarb’s natural tartness; taste the raw filling before baking to customize sweetness.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend in both filling and topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg