Best 7 Elsies Rhubarb Crunch Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with Elsie's Rhubarb Crunch, a classic dessert that combines the vibrant tartness of rhubarb with a sweet and crunchy oat topping. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, captivating taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Elsie's Rhubarb Crunch truly shines in its simplicity, featuring a filling made from fresh rhubarb, sugar, and a touch of cornstarch for a luscious consistency. The rhubarb's natural tartness is beautifully complemented by the sweetness of the sugar, creating a harmonious flavor profile that tantalizes the palate.

The oat topping adds a delightful crunch and a nutty aroma to the dish. Made with a combination of oats, flour, butter, and brown sugar, this delectable crumble bakes to a golden-brown perfection, providing a satisfying contrast to the tender rhubarb filling.

This versatile recipe includes additional variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, a gluten-free flour blend can be used in the oat topping. For a vegan version, butter and milk can be replaced with plant-based alternatives, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delicious treat.

Elsie's Rhubarb Crunch is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Its classic charm and irresistible flavors make it a favorite among rhubarb enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. Whether you're hosting a family gathering, a potluck, or simply craving a sweet indulgence, this timeless recipe will surely delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RHUBARB CRUNCH



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A childhood favorite. We ate it with milk or vanilla ice cream!

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Rhubarb Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine rhubarb, white sugar, and 3 tablespoons flour. Stir well and spread evenly into baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine brown sugar, oats, and 1 1/2 cups flour. Stir well then cut in butter or margarine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over rhubarb layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 116.1 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

RHUBARB CRISP



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When you think of rhubarb you probably think of strawberry-rhubarb pie, a quintessential spring dessert, especially if it's made by someone who makes good pies. I usually manage around one pie crust annually, so I need alternatives. Thus, when the spring's first rhubarb shows up, I adjust the execution and produce a crisp. If rhubarb is young and fresh, you can trim it in seconds. If it has fibrous outer strings, peel them off as you would those of celery. Toss the rhubarb with orange or lemon juice and zest, and only a little sugar. (You can also substitute strawberries for some of the rhubarb if you want the classic combination.) Blend the ingredients for the crisp topping in a food processor, crumble the topping over the rhubarb mixture, and bake - it is nearly effortless and as good or better than a pie.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for greasing pan
2 1/2 to 3 pounds rhubarb, trimmed, tough strings removed, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 5 to 6 cups)
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon orange or lemon juice
1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
Pinch salt
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking or gratin dish with a little butter. Toss rhubarb with white sugar, orange or lemon juice and zest, and spread in baking dish.
  • Put the 6 tablespoons butter in a food processor along with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt, and pulse for about 20 or 30 seconds, until it looks like small peas and just begins to clump together. Add oats and pecans and pulse just a few times to combine.
  • Crumble the topping over rhubarb and bake until golden and beginning to brown, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 48 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RHUBARB CRISP



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I found this strawberry rhubarb crisp recipe on a box of Quaker Oats about 20 years ago. It's quick and easier to make than pie. It's versatile, too, because you can add strawberries in spring or apples in fall. I usually pop it into the oven shortly before we sit down to eat so it's still warm for dessert! -C.E. Adams, Charlestown, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb, thawed
2 cups sliced peeled apples or sliced strawberries
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add rhubarb and apples or strawberries; toss to coat. Spoon into an 8-in. cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet. , In a small bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, butter, flour and cinnamon until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350° until crisp is bubbly and fruit is tender, about 45 minutes. If desired, serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RHUBARB CRUNCH



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Make and share this Rhubarb Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
6 cups diced rhubarb
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400; grease 11x7x1 1/2" baking dish.
  • In mixing bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs; reserve 1 cup crumbs; press remaining crumbs into baking dish.
  • Arrange rhubarb on crumbs.
  • In small saucepan combine cinnamon, sugar and cornstarch; stir in water; cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and food coloring.
  • Pour on rhubarb; sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; turn temperature to 325; bake for 40 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693.4, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 257.7, Carbohydrate 116.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 78.5, Protein 5.9

RHUBARB ELDERBERRY CRISP



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Rhubarb and elderberries are quite abundant around these parts, so I combined the two in this wonderful crisp. It's been well received by our friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter
3 cups diced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb
2 cups elderberries or blackberries
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside half for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with rhubarb and berries. , In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and remaining sugar. Gradually stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , Pour over the fruit. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

RHUBARB CRUNCH



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"RHUBARB was one of the first crops Grandma gathered from her garden in spring. She told us kids her rhubarb sauce was a good tonic for whatever ailed us, but we much preferred the delicious dessert she served after Easter dinner. This Rhubarb Crunch was so delicious with fresh cream skimmed from the top of some milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
TOPPING:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Few drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter; mix until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with rhubarb. For topping, combine sugar and cornstarch and water until smooth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla and food coloring if desired. Pour over the rhubarb. Top with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY RHUBARB CRISP



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Growing up in Alaska, we had rhubarb growing out of our ears. This recipe is a great way to use it, and people will devour it.

Provided by Baking Girl

Categories     Desserts     Crisps and Crumbles Recipes     Rhubarb Crisps and Crumbles Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
¾ cup oats
½ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups diced rhubarb
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix flour, brown sugar, oats, butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl until crumbly. Press 1/2 of the oat mixture into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Sprinkle rhubarb over oat mixture.
  • Combine white sugar, water, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until thick and clear, about 5 minutes. Pour sugar mixture over rhubarb. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over rhubarb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crisp is lightly brown and bubbling, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 42 g

Tips:

  • For the perfect crunch topping, use a combination of oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter. Make sure the butter is cold and cut into small pieces so that it evenly distributes throughout the topping.
  • For a tarter rhubarb filling, use less sugar. For a sweeter filling, use more sugar.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can make the crunch topping by hand. Simply combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and butter in a bowl and use your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Don't overcook the rhubarb filling. It should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to it.
  • Serve Elsie's Rhubarb Crunch warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Elsie's Rhubarb Crunch is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with friends and family. With its sweet and tangy rhubarb filling and crunchy oat topping, this dessert is sure to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give Elsie's Rhubarb Crunch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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