Description
A classic Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp combining tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries under a crunchy, buttery oat topping. This easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, baked to golden perfection for a warm, comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Topping
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 stick cold butter, cubed (8 tablespoons or ½ cup)
Filling
- 1 pound sliced rhubarb (fresh or frozen)
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly butter a casserole dish approximately 2 quarts in size to prevent sticking.
- Make topping: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and no dry flour remains. Refrigerate the topping briefly to firm up the butter for a crumblier texture.
- Make filling: In another large bowl, mix together the rhubarb, strawberries, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Finish: Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the fruit filling, ensuring a consistent layer for baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. After baking, allow the crisp to rest on the counter for 10 minutes before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
- Quick oats are recommended for the topping for a tender crumb, but rolled oats can be used for a chewier texture.
- Frozen rhubarb can be used but should be thawed and drained before mixing to avoid excess liquid in the filling.
- This crisp is best served warm and pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can substitute half the sugar in the filling with a natural sweetener like maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
