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Loaded Rhubarb Crisp

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A comforting Midwest church supper dessert featuring tart rhubarb and berries topped with a buttery, crunchy oat and nut crumble. Easy to make and perfect for potlucks or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups rhubarb, sliced into ½-inch pieces (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1½ cups strawberries, hulled and halved (or blueberries)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced rhubarb, halved strawberries, ¾ cup sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Toss gently until evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits. Stir in chopped nuts if using.
  4. Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit, covering fully.
  5. Bake on the middle rack for 35–40 minutes until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  6. Let the crisp rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter cold when mixing topping for a flaky texture. Toss fruit gently to avoid mushy filling. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil. Fresh fruit preferred but frozen works if thawed and drained. Can be made gluten-free by swapping flour and oats. Dairy-free option by replacing butter with coconut oil.

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