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Easy Rhubarb Crisp Recipe – Sweet, Tart, and Comforting Dessert

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Sweet, tart, and comforting, this easy rhubarb crisp is topped with buttery oats and perfect for using fresh or frozen rhubarb.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped rhubarb (½-inch pieces, fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine rhubarb, granulated sugar, flour, and vanilla extract in a bowl; stir to coat evenly.
  3. Pour mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
  4. In another bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and mix into coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle topping over rhubarb mixture.
  6. Bake 35–40 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles at edges.
  7. Let cool 15–20 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen rhubarb. Adjust sugar if using very tart rhubarb.
  • Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for extra comfort.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian