Berry Delicious Rhubarb Crisp

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake 25 min.

Makes

9 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
What a perfect springtime dessert! It's filled with color and fresh fruit flavor the whole family will savor. I sometimes grate about a tablespoonful of fresh orange or lemon zest and add it to the crumb mixture for extra flavor. —Sharon Hadinger, Dublin, Ohio
Berry Delicious Rhubarb Crisp Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
  • 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with rhubarb, strawberries and blackberries.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining vanilla. Pour over fruit; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
  3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (calculated without ice cream): 329 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.