BERRY DELICIOUS RHUBARB CRISP

Berry Delicious Rhubarb Crisp image

What a perfect springtime dessert! It's filled with color and fresh fruit flavor the whole family will savor. I sometimes grate about a tablespoonful of fresh orange or lemon zest and add it to the crumb mixture for extra flavor. -Sharon Hadinger, Dublin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1-1/2 cups fresh blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and cinnamon. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with rhubarb, strawberries and blackberries. , In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in remaining vanilla. Pour over fruit; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.