Description
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peach Rhubarb Crisp is a delightful and comforting dessert combining juicy peaches and tart rhubarb with a crunchy oat topping. Perfect for celebrating the holiday with a warm, sweet treat that highlights the fresh flavors of fruit baked to bubbly perfection.
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, chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir everything well and allow the mixture to sit for 15 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken slightly.
- Make Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, packed brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the topping becomes crumbly with pea-sized chunks of butter.
- Assemble: Pour the fruit filling evenly into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the fruit mixture, covering it completely for that perfect crisp texture after baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Bake until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes. Serve warm by itself or topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Fresh peaches can be substituted with canned peaches drained well, especially when peaches are out of season.
- Make sure the butter used for the topping is cold to achieve the best crumbly texture.
- Letting the filling sit before baking helps to thicken the juices slightly, preventing a watery crisp.
- Allow the crisp to cool before serving so the filling sets and doesn’t run.
- This crisp can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
