Description
Sweet summer memories bloom in this classic Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, where tangy rhubarb meets juicy strawberries beneath a golden, buttery crumble. Each spoonful delivers pure comfort, inviting warm memories of garden-fresh desserts shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
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Fruit Base:
- 3 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Garnish and Optional:
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine sliced strawberries and chopped rhubarb with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- For the crisp topping, blend flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the fruit base, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter sliced almonds across the top of the crisp for added texture and crunch.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Swap rhubarb with other seasonal fruits like peaches or berries for a versatile crisp variation.
- Use gluten-free flour and oats to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Toast almonds briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg