Easy Rhubarb Crisp – Sweet, Tart, and Comforting Dessert
Sweet, tart, and comforting, this easy rhubarb crisp is the perfect way to use fresh or frozen rhubarb. A buttery oat topping bakes to golden perfection over a juicy, jammy fruit filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and optional vanilla extract. Stir until evenly coated.
- Pour the rhubarb mixture into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and work in until coarse crumbs form.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the rhubarb mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or properly drained frozen rhubarb for best texture.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving to set the filling.