Make Rhubarb, Apple, and Pear Crisp

Many people, even professional cooks, aren't sure about rhubarb even though it is wonderful when prepared well. This great recipe will help to convince you rhubarb is delicious. If you like apple-berry crisp, you should love this!

Ingredients

 * 4 stalks rhubarb, diced into 1-2 inch cubes
 * 1 medium apple, sliced very thinly and diced
 * 1 medium pear, sliced very thinly and diced
 * 1 tbsp lemon juice
 * 2 tbsp granulated sugar
 * 2 tbsp brown sugar
 * 2 tbsp light butter
 * 2 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 1 cup whole grain rolled oats

Steps

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.
 * 2) [[Image:3459355166_4f8f053004_411.jpg|thumb|250px|Diced and chopped rhubarb, apple, and pear]]Make the fruit layer. Into a medium-sized glass baking dish, toss the sliced and diced rhubarb, apple, and pear.
 * 3) *To prevent the browning of the fruits and rhubarb, squirt with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
 * 4) *Sprinkle over 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar/cane sugar to taste.
 * 5) [[Image:3459355730_635f36b721_656.jpg|thumb|250px|Combined brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and oats]]Make the topping. Mix the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and oats in a bowl. Use your fingers to mash and combine the ingredients. Create a uniform, crumbly mixture (see the photo).
 * 6) Sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit and rhubarb evenly.
 * 7) Place the crisp in the oven. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the topping has browned.
 * 8) [[Image:3458524617_07388ee4cc_469.jpg|thumb|250px|Serve and enjoy!]]Remove from the oven and serve in small dishes while still hot. Add cream or ice cream. Enjoy!

Tips

 * After baking it, you could top it with cranberries and garnish it with some simple apple slices.

Things You'll Need

 * Glass baking dish
 * Mixing bowl
 * Tablespoon

Related Tips and Steps

 * How to Make an Apple Crisp
 * How to Make Peach Apple Crisp
 * How to Make Cranberry and Apple Crisp
 * How to Make Apple Berry Crisp
 * How to Make Apple Crumble

Sources and Citations

 * From Mo and Ray's-Kitchen - blog by Máirín Duffy & Ray Strode'. Shared with explicit permission.