Recipe - Peach Rhubarb Crisp

Peach Rhubarb Crisp

As the weather warms up and summer approaches, there's nothing quite like a fresh fruit crisp to bring some sweetness to your day. And for me, that means my Grandma Winnie's Peach Rhubarb Crisp recipe.

This recipe is definitely a family favorite and what makes it even more special is that my grandmother grew her own rhubarb in her backyard garden. And even though she's no longer with us, we're still using the rhubarb she planted many years ago.

There's something so comforting about using ingredients that have a personal connection and history to your family. It's like each bite of the crisp is infused with memories of my Grandma, playing in her garden and picking rhubarb for this delicious dessert.

Here's how to make Grandma Winnie's Peach Rhubarb Crisp:

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups rhubarb, diced

  • 1 cup of canned peaches, diced

  • 1 cup white sugar (more or less to taste, we like ours a bit tart)

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flower

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

    For Crust:

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup quick oats

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • pinch of salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 glass baking dish.

  2. Mix the first five ingredients into a large bowl until evenly combined. Spread it evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

  3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon and pinch of salt.

  4. Cut butter into flour/oats mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

  5. Sprinkle evenly over the rhubarb and peach mixture.

  6. Bake in preheated oven until the crust it golden brown on top and the fruit is bubbly, about 45 minutes.

The beauty of this recipe is that you can customize it to your liking. If you prefer more peaches than rhubarb, adjust the ratio accordingly. Or, if you like your crisp extra crunchy, double the crust and add it to the bottom and top of the crisp (Dad’s favorite variation!). There's no wrong way to make it, as long as it's made with love and the freshest ingredients possible.

For me, making Grandma Winnie's Peach Rhubarb Crisp is more than just making a delicious dessert. It's a way to honor and remember my grandmother, and the love and care she put into her garden and her cooking. And now, with each bite, I can share that love and care with those around me, and hopefully create new memories for generations to come.

Tara NashComment