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mom's rhubarb crisp

(4 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Penny Larson
@mslakes
Litchfield, MN

This is the best crisp ever. Serve warm with ice cream.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

When rhubarb is in season, this rhubarb crisp needs to be on your baking list. The base and the top are a buttery and crisp oatmeal crumble. A simple syrup is drizzled over the rhubarb to add sweetness to the tart rhubarb. An easy and delicious crisp recipe that spotlights rhubarb.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mom's rhubarb crisp

  • 1/2 c
    melted butter
  • 3/4 c
    oatmeal
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 4 c
    rhubarb, diced
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make mom's rhubarb crisp

  • Mix the melted butter, oatmeal, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
    1
    With a pastry blender, mix the melted butter, oatmeal, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  • Press 3/4 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
    2
    Press 3/4 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 baking dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the diced rhubarb over the crust.
    3
    Sprinkle the diced rhubarb over the crust.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn starch.
    4
    In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and corn starch.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
    5
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally. Continue to boil for 2-3 minutes until the liquid looks clear. Do not burn.
  • Remove the simple syrup from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
    6
    Remove the simple syrup from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the syrup over the rhubarb.
    7
    Pour the syrup over the rhubarb.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the crumble mixture over the rhubarb.
    8
    Sprinkle the rest of the crumble mixture over the rhubarb.
  • Bake for 55-60 minutes.
    9
    Bake for 55-60 minutes. The edges should be bubbly and the crumble should be toasted in color.
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