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Rhubarb Crisp with Almond Streusel Topping

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A delightful rhubarb crisp featuring a tart rhubarb filling topped with a crunchy almond streusel, perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 500g / 1 lb 2 oz)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g / 5.3 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g / 4.2 oz)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (110g / 3.9 oz)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (115g / 4 oz)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (about 50g / 1.75 oz)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir gently until rhubarb is evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes to macerate.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), sliced almonds, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter, two forks, or fingers to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter bits remaining.
  4. Transfer the rhubarb filling to a 9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the almond streusel topping evenly over the filling without packing it down.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.
  6. Let the crisp cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If rhubarb is very tart, add an extra tablespoon of sugar. Keep butter cold for best streusel texture. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Frozen rhubarb can be used if thawed and drained. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour. Use dairy-free butter and ice cream for vegan adaptation.

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