Description
Rhubarb Crunch is a sweet and tangy dessert featuring a buttery oatmeal crumble layered both under and over tart rhubarb. Perfect for spring, this dessert is ideal served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour: provides structure for the crumble layers
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oatmeal: adds texture and nutty flavor
- 1 cup brown sugar: sweetens and caramelizes the crumble
- 1/2 cup melted butter: binds the crumble and adds richness
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon: enhances warm, spiced flavor
- 4 cups diced rhubarb: tangy filling that defines the dessert
- 1 cup white sugar: balances tartness of rhubarb
- 1 cup water: creates syrupy filling
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch: thickens the rhubarb mixture
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving: optional topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch or 11×7 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup oatmeal, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread 4 cups diced rhubarb evenly over the bottom crumble layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup water, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Bring to a low boil while stirring until thickened and clear.
- Pour the thickened syrup over the rhubarb layer evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top of the rhubarb and syrup.
- Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
- Allow to cool slightly before cutting into squares and serving with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Frozen rhubarb can be used; thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- Press the bottom crumble layer firmly to prevent it from falling apart.
- Serve warm for best flavor, leftovers can be enjoyed cold.
- Optional: add nutmeg or ginger for extra spice, or top with chopped nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 46 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg