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Easy Rhubarb Crisp

A simple, cozy dessert with tart rhubarb baked under a golden oat crumble topping. Perfectly sweet-tart and ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Spring
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 cups rhubarb chopped
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
Topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • Measuring cups
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix rhubarb, sugar, flour, vanilla, and lemon juice. Pour into baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle topping evenly over rhubarb mixture.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
  6. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Store in fridge up to 4 days. Reheat before serving for best texture.