Rhubarb is often mistaken to be a fruit; it is actually a close relative of garden sorrel, and is therefore a member of the vegetable family.

Rhubarb Crisp

 

Rhubarb is often mistaken to be a fruit; it is actually a close relative of garden sorrel, and is therefore a member of the vegetable family.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 4 cups rhubarb
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the first four ingredients and put 3/4 of the mixture in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Save remainder of mixture for the topping. Put cut up rhubarb on top of brown sugar/oatmeal mixture. In saucepan, mix water, sugar and cornstarch and cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil, thickens and turns clear. Remove from stove, add vanilla and pour over the rhubarb. Top with the remaining crumbs. Bake 60 minutes.
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