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Rhubarb Crisp





Yields
Makes 6 to 8 servings

You can serve this crisp warm from the oven or at room temperature. It's delicious topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream or dollops of softly whipped cream.

Rhubarb Crisp




James Carrier
 1 cup all-purpose flour
 1 cup granulated sugar
 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds (see notes)
 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) cold butter, cut into chunks
 2 pounds rhubarb, rinsed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Step 1
1

In a bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, almonds, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and the salt. With a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, at low speed, or with your fingers, beat or rub in butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs and begins to come together.

Step 2
2

In large bowl, mix rhubarb, remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour into an 8-inch square baking pan and spread level. Sprinkle evenly with flour mixture.

Step 3
3

Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven until juices are bubbly and topping is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes (40 to 45 minutes in convection oven).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 351Calories from Fat 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 31mg11%
Sodium 197mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Protein 4.3g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.