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Cherry Rhubarb Crisp

Cherry rhubarb crisp with a bubbling red filling and a golden oat crumble. This summer dessert bakes until the fruit thickens and the topping turns crisp, then rests briefly for clean scoops.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 3 cup fresh rhubarb cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 cup pitted cherries fresh or frozen
  • 1.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
Topping
  • 1.5 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F, then butter a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and help the topping crisp.
Make the filling
  1. Combine the rhubarb, cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then spread the mixture into the buttered baking dish for even bubbling.
Make the oat topping
  1. Mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until well combined so the crumbs clump and turn golden in the oven.
  2. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit mixture to cover as much surface as possible for a crisp top layer.
Bake
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 375°F until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges, showing it has thickened.
Cool and serve
  1. Cool for 15 minutes to let the filling set slightly before serving warm, with visible thickened fruit beneath the crumble.

Notes

For the clearest slices, let the crisp cool the full 15 minutes so the cornstarch-set filling firms up; refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days in a covered container, and reheat at 325°F until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the oat topping can soften after thawing. For a nut-free option, replace the almond extract with an extra 1 tsp vanilla extract (overall flavor will be milder).