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Rhubarb Berry Crisp-tart rhubarb paired with blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and topped with a sweet oat topping.Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert!
Josh and I got home from Hawaii yesterday. We had an amazing vacation, but there is no place like home. We missed our sweet Caleb like mad. It was hard being away from him, but we knew he was in good hands. He had a blast with papa and I am sure he didn’t miss us as much as we missed him. Today we are going to snuggle and spoil our little pea! He is going to get sick of me smothering him with smooches all day! And don’t worry, we will be posting about our Hawaii trip soon!
Before I left for Hawaii, I made Rhubarb Berry Crisp. I knew I wouldn’t want to spend the day in the kitchen after our trip, so I planned ahead. I wanted to make sure I had a tasty recipe ready for you guys. So you can make Rhubarb Berry Crisp today while I spend the day playing with Caleb. And if you want to drop some crisp by our house, I won’t turn you away. I love this crisp recipe and I am ready for round 2!
Our rhubarb plant was growing like a weed and begging me to make something. I was contemplating Strawberry Rhubarb Baked French Toast or Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler, but I didn’t have any strawberries. So, I opted for a Rhubarb Berry Crisp. I used frozen berries that we had in the freezer and created a delicious dessert!
I always have a bag of frozen berries on hand. We buy the big bag from Costco that has blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries. I chopped up my fresh rhubarb and added frozen berries to the mix! You don’t even have to thaw them! Easy peasy!
Crisp desserts are one of my all-time favorite desserts. You can’t beat fruit that is smothered in a sweet oat topping!
Oh, wait, you can beat that if you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream! I love the tart rhubarb with the sweet berries, oat topping, and melting vanilla ice cream! Dessert heaven!
Treat yourself to Rhubarb Berry Crisp! It is a great dessert for summertime! Enjoy!
Vegetarian
Rhubarb Berry Crisp with a sweet oat topping to complement the tart filling. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you are in for a very special treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Ingredients
For the rhubarb berry filling:
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 2 1/2 cups mixed frozen berries I used blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the crisp topping:
- 1 1/2 cups cup old-fashioned oats use gluten-free oats for gf
- 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour or flour of your choice, use gluten-free flour for gf
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 7 (6 oz) ramekins with cooking spray and place on a large baking sheet. Set aside.
First, make the filling. In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and berries. In a small bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant. Add the sugar mixture to the rhubarb and berries. Add the orange juice, vanilla, and cornstarch. Stir gently to combine. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Stir until mixture is moistened.
Spoon rhubarb and berry mixture into prepared ramekins, about ¾ full. Crumble oat topping over the rhubarb and berries evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until topping is browned and rhubarb berry mixture is bubbling. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Note-you can make this crisp in a 9-inch baking dish or deep dish pie plate instead of ramekins. If you are making the recipe gluten-free make sure you use gluten-free oats and flour. If you have fresh berries, you can use them instead of frozen berries.
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FAQs
Raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries often feel left out when strawberries buddy up so closely with rhubarb. All three are just as wonderful of a match and definitely shouldn't be left out.
Why is my rhubarb crumble watery? ›
Rhubarb has a lot of water, more than you would think when you look at it and cut into it. This means, if you don't add enough thickener to it, the juices will create a soupy filling that is difficult to serve and quite watery.
What is rhubarb crumble made of? ›
Toss 2 pounds chopped rhubarb, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 8-by-8-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Scatter the crumble on top and bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven until golden and bubbly, 45 minutes.
What can I do with my rhubarb? ›
Rhubarb is a truly special ingredient. With its vivid pink colour and distinctively tangy taste, it can be stewed, poached, roasted and puréed in a range of dishes as well as drinks. Use it in a comforting crumble, a classic syllabub, a fruity chutney or a zingy kebab sauce – the possibilities are endless.
When not to use rhubarb? ›
If you already have kidney disease, avoid rhubarb. Kidney stones: Rhubarb contains a chemical that the body can convert into kidney stones. If you have ever had kidney stones, don't take rhubarb.
What is not compatible with rhubarb? ›
While members of the Brassica family, like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, are staples in many gardens, they don't typically make good neighbors for rhubarb. The reason remains a subject of debate among gardeners, but some speculate it's due to competition for nutrients or potential soil pH clashes.
What is the secret to crunchy crumble? ›
A pastry chef friend shared the technique. Instead of sprinkling the raw crumbs on top of the fruit, where they absorb the juices and turn a little mushy on their undersides, he spread them out in a pan and baked them separately, until crisp and cookielike.
What is the difference between rhubarb crisp and crumble? ›
So what's a crumble vs. a crisp? A crumble is just a crisp without oats in the streusel. It may feature nuts, but the streusel topping is usually a simple combination of butter, flour, and sugar that is more clumpy than that of a crisp.
Why is my crumble topping not crunchy? ›
Too much butter and your topping will become a greasy blob or disappointingly soggy. Some recipes will ask you to cut in cold butter along with your dry ingredients, resulting in pea-size pieces that are sprinkled across the hot fruit filling.
What's the difference between a crisp and a crumble? ›
A crisp is extremely similar to a crumble in that it is a baked dessert made with fresh fruit and a crumbly streusel-esque topping. Originally, the difference between a crumble and a crisp, however, was an ingredient used in the topping: crisps would contain oats and crumbles would not.
Cut away and discard any tough, woody, or bruised parts of the stalks. Wash the stalks thoroughly and scrub with a vegetable brush. You don't need to peel peak-season rhubarb, but by midsummer, the stalks tend to be tough and fibrous. You might need to peel them to make them tastier.
Can dogs eat rhubarb? ›
Dogs cannot eat rhubarb. While they have health benefits for humans as a source of potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium, rhubarb is a toxic plant for dogs to ingest. Learn about the health risks of different parts of the rhubarb plant.
Why shouldn't you pick rhubarb after July? ›
Rhubarb is good to eat in spring or early summer months, so before late July, to be exact. However, during the late summer months, rhubarb stalks tend to become more fibrous and start to lose their characteristic natural flavor. So, it's better not to eat rhubarb in the late summer.
Do coffee grounds help rhubarb? ›
Pests & Diseases
You may find that the leaves get damaged by slugs or small beetles. Break up and spread egg shells or some coffee grounds around the base of your rhubarb to keep the slugs at bay.
Does rhubarb affect blood pressure? ›
May help lower blood pressure
Rhubarb is a source of potassium, which helps to counter the damaging effects of eating too much salt. A study published in the European Heart Journal revealed that women who had the highest intakes of potassium were 13 per cent less likely to have a heart attack or a stroke.
What brings out the Flavour of rhubarb? ›
Crisp apple slices compliment rhubarb's flavor as well, along with other in-season fruits, like plums and peaches. However, there's a softer, floral flavor that might just be the ultimate match for this sharp-tasting veggie, and that's lavender.
What pairs well with rhubarb in the garden? ›
Rhubarb Companion Plants
1. Brassicas like broccoli, cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, and cauliflower benefit from rhubarb's ability to deter whiteflies with its scent. 2. Rhubarb plants likewise protect beans by repelling black fly aphids—and can take advantage of the extra nitrogen beans put back into the soil.
Why combine strawberry and rhubarb? ›
It's like a sugar bomb. Rhubarb, when mixed with strawberries, gives you that sourness to balance the sweetness and the complexity.
Does rhubarb have a companion plant? ›
Good companion plants for rhubarb are onions & garlic, and also members of the brassica family (cabbage, kale, broccoli, turnips - etc). Chop rhubarb into smallish chunks, put in saucepan and add water.
