Apple Rhubarb Crisp

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Full of tender apples, beautifully citrusy rhubarb, and crowned with a classic brown sugar oat crisp topping, Apple Rhubarb Crisp blends seasons together in sweet tart harmony. It’s different and it’s delightful!

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Apple Rhubarb Crisp

When you think of rhubarb, I bet you think of strawberries, right? That’s a classic pairing for sure, but don’t let that stand in the way of experimenting! Rhubarb is also wonderful paired with other fruits like we have here with apple.

Apples are the little black dress of the fruit world. They go with everything in just about every way. And texturally, they’re a dream in this crisp; tender, sweet, juicy, and the ultimate foil for the yielding, tart, tangy rhubarb.

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Apple Rhubarb Crisp in dishes with ice cream on top

Rhubarb Crisp Recipes

To make this apple rhubarb crisp, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • apples
  • rhubarb
  • lemon juice
  • granulated sugar
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • oats
  • flour
  • brown sugar
  • cinnamon
  • butter
lemon being squeezed over bowl of fruit

If you’re on the hunt for more rhubarb crisp recipes, look no further. Fresh rhubarb and sweet strawberries topped with a crunchy oatmeal crumble makes a Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp that no one will forget.

Rhubarb takes center stage in this sweetly tart and tender rhubarb baked to perfection under a crisp topping of brown sugar and oats in this easy Rhubarb Crisp.

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Rhubarb Apple Crisp

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 or 9-inch baking dish (about 2-2½ quart size) with butter.

Combine the rhubarb, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to coat, then set aside.

butter poured into crisp topping
crisp topping next to pan of fruit

In another bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Pour the fruit into the greased pan, then sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the fruit.

Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the crust has browned and the fruit mixture is bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

baked fruit crisp on table with flowered napkin

Rhubarb Desserts

Oh, the places rhubarb can go! You’re going to love these so much, you may want to plant a big rhubarb patch.

This is a soft, old-fashioned Rhubarb Cake with Butter Sauce: a simple one-bowl cake to stir together and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. This is perfect for a potluck or picnic.

Rhubarb Bars with a shortbread crust and tangy rhubarb custard filling are a fun, easy spring dessert.

crisp with rhubarb and apple in small round dishes

The old fashioned Rhubarb Pie is tangy-sweet with a classic custard-style base, based on a recipe passed down from my great-grandma. 

With tangy, sweet rhubarb and an irresistible cinnamon sugar biscuit topping, this rhubarb cobbler just begs for a scoop of cold ice cream.

close up of apple crisp with rhubarb with ice cream on top and spoon in bowl

Slightly chewy and sweetly tart, these Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars combine a crunchy oat topping with flavorful rhubarb for a dessert the whole family will love.

If you think rhubarb is just for baked goods, you will be pleasantly surprised by the sweet, slightly tart flavor of this versatile Rhubarb Sauce.

Apple Rhubarb Crisp in dishes with ice cream on top

Apple Rhubarb Crisp

Full of tender apples, beautifully citrusy rhubarb, and crowned with a classic brown sugar oat crisp topping, Apple Rhubarb Crisp blends seasons together in sweet tart harmony.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

  • 4 large apples chopped into ½-inch pieces, about 6 cups
  • 3 large rhubarb stalks cut into ½-inch pieces, about 2 cups
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Crisp Topping Ingredients

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 or 10-inch baking dish (about 2½ quart size) with butter. Combine the rhubarb, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir to coat, then set aside.
  • In another bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Pour the fruit into the greased pan, then sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the fruit.
  • Bake for 26-30 minutes, until the crust has browned and the fruit mixture is bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Take care to cut the apple and rhubarb in as equal size pieces as possible, no longer than ½-inch in size. This will allow them to be done cooking at the same time.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal · Carbohydrates: 62g · Protein: 3g · Fat: 12g · Saturated Fat: 7g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3g · Trans Fat: 0.5g · Cholesterol: 31mg · Sodium: 171mg · Potassium: 196mg · Fiber: 3g · Sugar: 42g · Vitamin A: 417IU · Vitamin C: 6mg · Calcium: 38mg · Iron: 1mg
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