Rhubarb Crunch
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Rhubarb Crunch
Description
The Rhubarb Crunch blends thinly sliced rhubarb with granulated sugar, almond or vanilla extract, and a thickening agent like ClearJel or cornstarch. This mixture is placed in a baking dish to create a tart fruit base that thickens as it bakes. The topping combines rolled oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, sliced almonds, softened butter, and salt, mixed by hand until crumbly to provide a textured, nutty crust.
The dessert bakes at 375°F until the topping turns golden and the fruit filling bubbles, signaling full cooking and thickening. The heat softens the rhubarb while the topping crisps to create contrasting textures. The almonds add an extra layer of nutty flavor and crunch.
Serve the Rhubarb Crunch warm directly from the pan, optionally paired with ice cream for added richness and temperature contrast. It is suitable for casual family meals or dessert occasions when fresh rhubarb is available. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave while maintaining texture.
Ingredients
- 5-6 cups rhubarb thinly sliced; red or green will work
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp ClearJel Buy clearjel here, or cornstarch
topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almonds sliced
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Toss the rhubarb with the sugar, extract, and thickener, and turn into your pan.
- In the same bowl, mix the topping ingredients with your fingers until completely combined and crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the surface of the rhubarb.
- Bake for about 40 minutes until the rhubarb is bubbling and the topping is golden.
- Serve your rhubarb crunch warm, in bowls, with ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- Reheat leftovers covered in foil at 300°F until warmed through to preserve topping texture.
- Individual servings can be reheated briefly in the microwave when time is limited.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 406IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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