Rhubarb Apple Crisp with Oatmeal
Tangy-sweet rhubarb apple crisp topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping; this is one of the best rhubarb desserts ever. Serve it with vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 548kcal
Rhubarb apple mixture:
- 2 lbs rhubarb 1 kg
- ⅓ cup white granulated sugar 75 g/ 2.5 oz
- 2 lb apples 1 kg, Note 2
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Crisp:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats 100 g/ 3.5 oz, Note 3
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 60 g/ 2 oz
- ½ cup brown sugar 90 g/ 3 oz, Note 4
- ½ cup white granulated sugar 100 g/ 3.5 oz
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold, 120 g/ 4 oz
Bake:
Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 320°F/ 160°C and continue baking the rhubarb apple crisp for 15 more minutes or until golden brown.
Let cool shortly before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with one ice cream, vanilla sauce, heavy cream, or crème fraiche mixed with brown sugar.
- Baking dish sizes: Use a baking dish that provides enough space to accommodate the fruit filling and the crumble topping while allowing for even baking, in this case, about 8x12 in/ 20x32 cm. However, you can use a slightly smaller baking dish if you prefer a thicker crisp. Just keep in mind that the baking time may need to be adjusted accordingly if you use a different-sized dish.
- Apples: Choose apples that hold their shape during baking, like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn apples.
- Sugar: You can use only white sugar instead of a mixture of brown and white sugar. Just replace the brown sugar with the same amount of white sugar.
- Optional: Add one teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the crisp mixture. You could also use allspice, cardamom, or a bit of ground ginger. Add chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts) or a handful of shredded coconut.
Serving: 1/6 of the dish | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 22mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 58g