Ingredients and Weight:
- 6 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 pound)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
45-50 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine rhubarb, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the rhubarb mixture evenly into an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and butter. Use your fingers to work the ingredients together until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the rhubarb mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tart with a crunchy topping
- Classic American comfort food
- Perfect for dessert or a special occasion
- Can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
User Comments:
- "This is my favorite rhubarb crisp recipe! The topping is so crispy and delicious, and the rhubarb filling is perfectly sweet and tart." - Mary
- "I made this for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly." - John
- "This is a great recipe for using up fresh rhubarb. The crisp topping is the perfect complement to the tart rhubarb." - Jane
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have fresh rhubarb, you can use frozen rhubarb. Thaw it completely before using.
- To make the crisp topping even crunchier, bake it for an extra 5-10 minutes.
- Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate dessert experience.
