Apple Rhubarb Crunch Recipe

Warm up your taste buds with this irresistible Apple Rhubarb Crunch! Featuring a buttery, oat-crumble topping and a sweet-tart fruit filling, this classic dessert is perfect for a cozy night in. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate comfort food experience. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 529.5 kcal
Protein 9g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Rhubarb Crunch

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter
  • 3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
  • 3 cups sliced apples
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter, for greasing dish

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How to Make Apple Rhubarb Crunch

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter.
  3. **Make the crust/topping:** In a large bowl, combine all crust/topping ingredients (see ingredient list below).
  4. Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Arrange sliced apples and rhubarb evenly over the bottom crust.
  6. **Make the fruit filling sauce:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together ¾ cup white sugar, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  7. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a simmer (about 2-3 minutes).
  8. Pour the thickened sauce evenly over the rhubarb and apples.
  9. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the filling.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving warm with your favorite ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

259g

Fat

49g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Rhubarb Crunch?

Apple Rhubarb Crunch takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Rhubarb Crunch?

Apple Rhubarb Crunch has approximately 529.5 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Rhubarb Crunch?

The key ingredients for Apple Rhubarb Crunch are Flour, Old Fashioned Oats, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Allspice, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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