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Cozy Mom’s Rhubarb Crisp Recipe Easy Homemade Oat Topping Delight

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A simple, comforting rhubarb crisp with a golden, crunchy oat topping that balances tartness and sweetness perfectly. Ideal for seasonal gatherings and quick homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 500g) or frozen, thawed and drained
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (100g)
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to coat all pieces. Set aside for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, cubed butter pieces.
  4. Cut the butter into the oat mixture using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger butter chunks.
  5. Pour the rhubarb mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking dish. Spread the oat topping evenly over the rhubarb without pressing down.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb filling is bubbling. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil and continue baking.
  7. Let the crisp cool on a cooling rack for 15-20 minutes before serving to thicken the juices and keep the topping crunchy.

Notes

Use cold butter chunks for a crumbly, crispy topping. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil. Thaw and drain frozen rhubarb well to avoid watery filling. Lemon juice brightens flavor. For gluten-free, substitute flour and oats accordingly. Butter can be replaced with coconut oil for dairy-free.

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