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Apple rhubarb crisp

Apple Rhubarb Crisp

Featuring warm gooey apples and tart rhubarb with a beautiful streusel topping, this apple rhubarb crisp is a comforting, classic dessert. Easier than pie!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 apples cored, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 4 stems rhubarb chopped
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • pinch salt
Topping
  • 6 tbsp flour
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • ½ cup old fashioned whole oats

Equipment

  • ramekin bowls
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl and divide amongst 6 ramekins.
    apply rhubarb filling
  3. Put all topping ingredients together in a separate bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over filling.
    oat topping
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until the topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, room temperature or cold - plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    crisp with ice cream

Notes

Cover leftovers and store in fridge for up to 5 days.
Whole oats are best but quick oats are okay too.
You can bake this in a 9 inch square dish if you don't have ramekins. Increase baking time to 30-35 minutes. 
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