Description
Sweet summer memories come alive with Rhubarb Crisp, a rustic dessert that blends tart rhubarb with a golden, buttery crumble topping. Warm from the oven and topped with vanilla ice cream, this classic treat invites you to savor each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups sliced peeled apples or sliced strawberries
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even cooking atmosphere for the dessert.
- Create a flavor-rich base by whisking sugar and cornstarch in a spacious mixing vessel, then gently fold in chopped rhubarb and complementary fruits like apples or strawberries until thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the fruit mixture into a robust cast-iron skillet or sturdy ovenproof dish, arranging the ingredients evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Craft the crisp topping by combining rolled oats, rich brown sugar, melted butter, all-purpose flour, and warm cinnamon in a separate container, using a fork to blend until the mixture develops a delicate, crumbly texture.
- Delicately distribute the oat-based topping across the fruit layer, ensuring complete and consistent coverage to maximize flavor and texture.
- Position the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, watching for telltale signs of bubbling fruit and a golden-brown topping indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief resting period to settle the intense flavors, then serve while warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap fruits freely by using equal amounts of seasonal produce like peaches, berries, or mixed fruits to create versatile variations.
- Control sweetness by adjusting sugar levels depending on the natural tartness of your rhubarb and chosen fruits.
- Enhance texture by slightly toasting oats before mixing into the crisp topping for deeper, nuttier flavor profiles.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by substituting regular flour with almon
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg