rhubarb oatmeal crisp dessert

Apollo, PA
Updated on May 23, 2011

This comes from WQED's "From the Garden" cookbook. Easy to make with fresh rhubarb and kitchen staple ingredients. Usually served warm, you can top with a dollop of whipped cream/cool whip, if desired.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pound fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned oats (not quick cooking kind)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into cubes

How To Make rhubarb oatmeal crisp dessert

  • Step 1
    Melt 3 T. butter in sauce pan; add cornstarch & sugar. Stir until blended. Add rhubarb; cook mixture over medium heat until rhubarb is soft, about 5 minutes, stirring gently. Remove from heat and cool. When cooled, spread into greased 9" square baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Preheat oven to 375°F. To make topping, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix cold butter in until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling in baking pan.
  • Step 3
    Bake for 35-40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream/cool whip or ice cream, if desired.

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