Rhubarb Crisp: a Celebration of Summer!

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11
Rhubarb Crisp: a Celebration of Summer!
in Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 cups chopped rhubarb
2/3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
orange zest ( lots or little , to your taste )
10 tablespoons butter
1 cup oats

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
459
Sugar
57g
Fat
21g
Rhubarb Crisp is a classic dessert that celebrates summer and the rhubarb season. This delicious dessert combines chopped rhubarb with a crispy oat-based topping, seasoned with cinnamon and orange zest. The result is a sweet, tart, and crunchy dessert that is perfect for serving after a summer barbecue or picnic. Rhubarb Crisp can be enjoyed hot or cold, topped with whipped cream or ice cream, or on its own.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.In a large bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest.
3.Mix well and spread this mixture into a baking dish.
4.In another bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, oats, and butter until crumbly.
5.Sprinkle this mixture over the rhubarb mixture in the baking dish.
6.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender.
7.Serve the Rhubarb Crisp hot, topped with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

PROS

This Rhubarb Crisp is a perfect dessert for summer, when rhubarb is in season.

The crisp topping is sweet, buttery, and crunchy, and contrasts beautifully with the tartness of the rhubarb filling.

CONS

This recipe uses a lot of sugar and butter, making it high in calories and not very healthy.

However, it can be enjoyed in moderation as an occasional treat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although Rhubarb Crisp is not particularly healthy, rhubarb itself is packed with nutrients.
It is a good source of fiber, vitamin K, and vitamin C, and may have anti-inflammatory properties.
It also contains polyphenols, which have been linked to better digestion, lower blood sugar levels, and improved heart health.

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