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Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe with Crunchy Oat Topping for Perfect Dessert

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A warm, bubbly strawberry rhubarb crisp with a crunchy oat topping that balances sweet and tart flavors, perfect for a quick and comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (about 600 grams)
  • 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 375 grams)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup rolled oats (90 grams)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60 grams)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed (100 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 grams), cold and cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently toss the chopped rhubarb and halved strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract if using. Ensure everything is evenly coated without crushing the fruit.
  3. Transfer the fruit mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter to the oat mixture and cut it in using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit filling without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken.

Notes

Use cold butter for the oat topping to achieve a crunchy texture. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil. Frozen fruit can be used but thaw and drain excess liquid. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour and use certified gluten-free oats. For vegan, replace butter with coconut oil.

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