For this treat, Minocqua, Wisconsin field editor Charlene Griffin features that perennial spring flavor, rhubarb.
Crumb-Topped Rhubarb Crunch
Rhubarb
Crumb-Topped Rhubarb Crunch
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
1 hour
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 4 cups diced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb
- 1-1/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Set remaining crumb mixture aside for topping. Sprinkle rhubarb over crust; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch; gradually whisk in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat; whisk in vanilla. Pour over rhubarb. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 444 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 82g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
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