Rhubarb Crisp
By: Helen Pitlick
Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:45pm

Ingredients




5 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup regular rolled oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ginger or cinnamon
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped nuts or coconut

Preparation

1 Thaw rhubarb if frozen, but do not drain. Place fruit in a 2-quart square baking dish and stir in the granulated sugar 2 In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, and spice. Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit. 3 Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes (40 minutes if using thawed fruit) or until fruit is tender and topping is golden.

About


Rhubarb crisp is delicious served plain or a la mode with Vanilla ice cream. You can also make this in the microwave by preparing the fruit as above and microwaving on high for 4-6 minutes; cover with plastic wrap to avoid spatters. Then, add the topping and cook uncovered for 2 to 4 more minutes; turn dish once.