Mama's Rhubarb Crunch
Dive into the comforting flavors of "Mama's Rhubarb Crunch," a timeless dessert that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. This easy-to-make, old-fashioned rhubarb recipe features tender, tangy rhubarb crowned with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced oat crumble, baked to golden perfection. With just a few pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour, this nostalgic treat can be whipped up in under an hour, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or casual weeknight indulgence. Serve it warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for spring and summer, this rhubarb crunch recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a classic, homestyle treat!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (chopped) rhubarb stalks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (cold, diced) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0 vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Spread the chopped rhubarb evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons of flour. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the rhubarb to coat it.
Step 4
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, brown sugar, 1 cup of flour, and cinnamon.
Step 5
Add the cold, diced butter to the oat mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 6
Spread the oat and butter mixture evenly over the rhubarb in the baking dish.
Step 7
Bake the rhubarb crunch in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Step 9
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1748.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3301.0 |
| Total Fat 112.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 62.7g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 277mg | 0% |
| Sodium 152.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 568.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 368.0g | |
| Protein 36.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1173.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3722.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories