Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp
This Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp is filled with sweet raspberries, fresh rhubarb, and sprinkled with a brown sugar oat crumble. It’s prepared in just minutes and makes an easy dessert that’s perfect to enjoy all year long!
This rhubarb raspberry crisp is filled with sweet raspberries, fresh rhubarb, and sprinkled with a brown sugar oat crumble. It’s prepared in just minutes and makes an easy dessert that’s perfect to enjoy all year long!
I love how the tart rhubarb pairs so well with the sweeter raspberries in the fruit filling.
And let’s talk about that crispy, crumbly topping. Man, oh man, is it good! I’ll admit that it’s my favorite part of any type of crisp.
This mixture is the perfect complement when sprinkled on top of the fresh fruit. It’s sweet, crispy, and contains just the right amount of flavor.
Once you dig into this raspberry rhubarb crisp with oats, you’ll be hooked on the sweet fruit, combined with that oh-so delicious crumble. It’s perfect to dig into when it’s right out of the oven, and can even serve as a sweet breakfast.
And don’t forget the ice cream — plop a big ‘ole scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, and this will be your favorite crisp!
Ingredients for Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp
To make this raspberry rhubarb crisp with oats, I used:
- Granulated sugar
- Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
- All-purpose flour
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Old-fashioned oats
- Brown sugar
- Butter
Can I Use Frozen Fruit?
Yes! You may use frozen raspberries and / or rhubarb. Do NOT thaw the fruit first, simply toss with the flour and spices and bake as instructed.
Note that you may need to increase the bake time if using frozen fruit.
Can I Use Another Type of Berry?
Yes! You can make a rhubarb berry crisp using any berries you have on hand.
Strawberries would be the most traditional, but rhubarb also pairs well with blueberries and blackberries.
How to Make Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp
The prep work for this simple rhubarb crisp couldn’t get any easier. The hardest part is chopping the rhubarb and melting the butter, which isn’t really hard at all, right?
Here’s an overview of how the recipe comes together:
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and flour. Add the raspberries and rhubarb. Gently toss to combine.
- Spoon the mixture evenly between 4 mini skillets (or 1 medium skillet or baking dish). Set aside.
- Make the oat topping: In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake the rhubarb crisp: Bake until the oat topping is crisp and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Can I Make This Recipe Dairy-Free?
Yes, to make this rhubarb berry crisp dairy-free / vegan, simply substitute the butter with margarine or coconut oil.
Can I Double This Recipe?
Yes, this recipe makes an 8×8-inch as written but can be doubled to fit a 9×13-inch baking dish.
How Long Does Rhubarb Crisp Last?
Rhubarb raspberry crisp will last up to four days at room temperature, if covered tightly with foil. Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months.
Tips for Making Rhubarb Raspberry Crisp
- I chose to make this rhubarb raspberry crisp in four mini skillets, just because I love mini desserts. But if you don’t have mini skillets handy, a medium skillet or baking dish will work just fine.
- Make sure to cover the rhubarb filling evenly with the oat topping. This traps the steam and helps soften the rhubarb and raspberries.
- If using frozen fruit, don’t thaw it before making the filling. Instead, add a few minutes to the bake time.
Looking for More Spring Dessert Recipes?
- Strawberry Pound Cake
- Strawberry Dump Cake
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
- Blueberry Dump Cake
- Almond Croissants
- Strawberry Cupcakes
Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp
Ingredients
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash of cloves
- 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 3 rhubarb stalks, diced (approximately 2 cups)
TOPPING
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Dash of nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. If using a baking dish, lightly grease an 8×8 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Otherwise, you can use 4 mini skillets or 1 medium skillet. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and flour. Add the raspberries and rhubarb. Gently toss to combine. Spoon mixture evenly between 4 mini skillets or 1 medium skillet or baking dish. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Stir until it resembles a coarse mixture. Sprinkle topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 35-38 minutes, or until topping is crisp and slightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
That squirrel story is the best!! Maybe they aren’t out to get you – maybe they are just needing to hang out with you? Or maybe they heard you make the best rhubarb crisp in town. 🙂
Haha very true, Kate! Maybe they want to be my friends! 🙂 Thanks for the crisp love!
Poor you! All that squirrel trauma! I had a piano teacher who fed them on the windowsill of her studio and they could come in sometimes. So hilarious, but I was worried they’d run across me all the time!
This crisp is amazing. It’s one of my goals to bake with rhubarb!
Haha yikes! I would definitely not feed squirrels…they remind me of that squirrel from the movie Christmas Vacation! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, Mir!
I greatly dislike squirrels. . in college, the squirrels there were crazy. not afraid of people and would come right up to you to get food. . yuck!!!! I love your story though! oh my gawd, this raspberry rhubarb crisp looks amazing!!! I haven’t tried this combination before but I bet it’s incredible!!!
Thank you, Alice! Squirrels can be so weird! At my cousin’s college…I saw an albino squirrel, quite the sight!
Gayle!! Ha ha! I love this story 🙂 Although I’ve never come in physical contact with a squirrel, I find them fascinating and one of my favorite creatures!
I’ve only baked with rhubarb once, but I’d love to make more treats with it. First up, this crisp – I love the oat crumble 🙂
Aww thanks, Megan! I guess it really does depend on how you look at squirrels! 🙂 And thank you for the kind words!
That’s so funny, Gayle! Who would have thought squirrel would come that close?! Maybe you’re the squirrel whisperer or something, lol 😀 The closest I ever got was when I saw one in my back yard eating the seed from the bird feeder. Suffice to say, no more bird feeder; the little guy was making a mess everywhere!
Love little desserts, especially in skillets and this one looks awesome! I’ve never tried the combo of raspberries and rhubarb and that topping sounds divine! I have rhubarb growing in my garden and I know the perfect use for it 😉 Pinned, of course! Have a fantastic week!
Haha yes! Maybe I am the squirrel whisperer! 🙂 And yes, squirrels make the biggest mess with bird feeders. I think you would love raspberries and rhubarb together, it’s such a delicious combo! Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
Haha, I did laugh at this! We had some crazy squirrells living in the garden of our old house.
This is my ultimate comfort dessertt, and it reminds me of when my Grandma used to make it. Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Thank you, Dannii! Grandmas make the best comfort food! 🙂
I have a soft spot for all creatures and wish a squirrel would come close enough to hand feed. I’ve never been that lucky.
This crisp sounds wonderful! I love that you combined rhubarb with raspberries. It’s a nice change from the classic strawberry combo!
Thank you, Jen! I agree, raspberries and rhubarb are a nice combination!
What a story Gayle! I loved reading it! Squirrels could be a little dangerous and weird at times! This crisp looks delicious! Never made anything with rhubarb, but pinning to try it!
Squirrels can definitely be weird! 🙂 Thank you, Mira!
I’m not a fan of squirrels either, and they’ve never sat on my shoulder or used my forehead as a launching pad! I don’t blame you for thinking they have something against you at all…they get too close for comfort! lol
I love rhubarb, and it’s so delicious combined with raspberries! I love these mini skillet crisps — it’s so fun to get your very own serving. These look delicious, Gayle!
Haha yes, squirrels do get a little too close for comfort! 🙂 Thank you for the crisp love, Marcie!
Squirrels do seem to a have vendetta against certain people… I’m not gonna lie! There’s something strangely sinister and clever about them, right?? 😉 I make sure to keep it a respectable distance from them, that’s for certain. Haha. Well, I think that squirrels now like you, Gayle! Meanwhile, this strawberry rhubarb is all any of us need to forget all our troubles, squirrel-related or no. 😉 Hope you have an awesome kickoff to the week, G! Pinning, of course! xo
Yes! Sinister and clever is a great way to describe squirrels! Thanks for the kind words and pin, Demeter!
Hahah! I’m sorry they have a vendetta against you – but the surely do make for an entertaining story! I’m imagining that black squirrel gettin’ all comfy on your shoulder! Hysterical (for the reader, not for you, I’m sure!!) I love mini skillet crisps! Just last night my hubby was saying he’d love a rhubarb pie…now I can do him one better!
Yes! It’s not the most exciting story, but definitely something different! 🙂 Thank you for the kind words, Annie!
I can’t believe that a squirrel sat on your shoulder! That’s crazy. This crisp looks delicious!
Isn’t it?! Crazy squirrels! 🙂 Thanks, Kelly!
Your squirrel stories are funny, Gayle! I’d have to say you are like a squirrel whisperer or something! I’ve never seen a squirrel come close to a human before! At least it;s only squirrels that have a vendetta against you… because I’m pretty sure birds have one against me. I kid you not, I’ve been pooped on by a bird more times than I can count! So at least the squirrels just mess with you and stare you down.. much better than being pooped on! 😉 Anyways, I can hardly believe this is your first time baking with rhubarb because these crisps look fabulous!! Fresh rhubarb and raspberries are the bomb, so combining them in a crisp is genius! And that brown sugar oat crumble topping sounds amazing!! Plus anything mini makes me swoon! Pinning of course! Cheers, friend!
Aww yes! I guess squirrel stares are better than being pooped on! 🙂 Although I have been pooped on by birds a few times…yuck! Thank you for the crisp love and pin, friend!
Eeek!! You need to borrow Emma from me! haha She lovessss chasing squirrels! She can come stare them right back down the other way for you! 🙂 This crisp sounds fantastic!! I feel like I’ve been neglecting raspberries this summer!
Haha I just might need to borrow your dog! Luckily, we don’t have a lot of squirrels in my yard, just a lot of rabbits! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words!
Those squirrel shenanigans are hilarious, Gayle! I wouldn’t want one sitting on my shoulder either – they’re such creepy little rodents! I remember when I was in college the university president’s wife was strolling along campus and a bunch of squirrels jumped or fell out of a tree and landed all over her. She freaked out and said they needed to do something about the squirrel problem! 🙂 This crisp sure would take your mind of some squirrel problems! What a creative idea to use raspberries!
Oh wow, I think I would really freak out if a bunch landed on me…yikes! Thanks for the crisp love, Rachelle!
Squirrels really creep me out! Years ago I was putting a bag full of garbage in our outdoor can and right when I lifted the lid off the top, a squirrel jumped out and bounced right off me. Never want to get that close to one again!
I’ve never tried raspberries and rhubarb together. Sounds marvelous!
Oh yikes, I think that would scar me for life! 🙂 Thanks for the crisp love, Christin!
haha I don’t really dislike squirrels but your story was fun to read! Crisp is one of my favorite summertime dessert, this looks delicious Gayle!
Thanks, Manali!
I am not a fan of squirrels either but my kiddos get so excited every time they see one…so strange haha! Fruit crisp is my favorite baked summery dessert and totally worth turning the oven on for:) Love this yummy raspberry and rhubarb combo!
Haha I guess a lot of kids do like squirrels! 🙂 Thanks for the kind words, friend!
The squirrel thing cracked me up, Gayle! I kind of feel like they’re staring me down too, they’re a little creepy? On the other hand, this crisp look so delicious. I don’t bake with rhubarb nearly enough, but I need to try it out more!
They are creepy! Like bats with no wings and bushy tails! 🙂 Thanks for the crisp love, Danielle!
Those crisps look really delicious!
Thanks for the kind words and for stopping by, Jeff!
Oh I LOVE rhubarb too! I wish mine would grow already so I had some to bake with! You are like the squirrel whisperer, Gayle! Lol.
Thanks, Ashley!
It was really fun reading your story! Crisp is one of my favorite summertime dessert, this looks delicious Gayle!
Thanks for the kind words, Puja!
I can’t believe a squirrel actually sat on your shoulder, that’s crazy! I wouldn’t want a squirrel that close either! This crisp looks amazing, I love the combination of raspberry and rhubarb, I’ve never had that before but I bet it’s just fantastic!
Isn’t it crazy? I will never forget that! Thanks for the crisp love, friend!