Description
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peach Rhubarb Crisp is a comforting and delicious dessert featuring a sweet and tangy peach and rhubarb filling topped with a buttery oat crumble. Perfect for celebrating the holiday with a classic, crowd-pleasing treat that’s easy to prepare and bake.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 6 cups sliced peaches (fresh or canned and drained)
- 3 cups rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Fruit Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, cut rhubarb, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir well to coat all the fruit evenly. Let this mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to thicken slightly.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, light brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and clumps together.
- Assemble: Pour the prepared fruit filling evenly into the greased baking dish. Then sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit to cover it completely.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling bubbles around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.
Notes
- Fresh or canned peaches can be used; if canned, make sure to drain them well to avoid a watery filling.
- Letting the fruit filling sit before baking helps it thicken up and concentrate flavors.
- Cold butter is essential for a crumbly, crisp topping texture.
- This dessert can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
