Berry Delicious Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

What a perfect springtime dessert! It's filled with color and fresh fruit flavor the whole family will savor. Grate about a tablespoonful of fresh orange or lemon zest and add to the crumb mixture for extra flavor. ** If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 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 rhubarb, diced, fresh, frozen
• 1 1⁄2 cups strawberries, sliced fresh
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup water
•  vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with ice cream.