Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Oat (Print version)

A tangy-sweet blend of strawberries and rhubarb topped with golden oat crumble, served warm.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 3 cups fresh rhubarb, sliced 1/2-inch thick
03 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Oat Crumble Topping

08 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
10 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or 8-inch square pan with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until fruit is evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the fruit mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading into an even layer.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in using a pastry cutter or rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
05 - Sprinkle the oat crumble evenly over the fruit filling, covering completely.
06 - Bake for 40 minutes until topping is golden brown and fruit filling is bubbling around the edges. If topping browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
07 - Let cool for at least 15 minutes to allow filling to set. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The bubbling fruit filling creates its own sweet sauce while the oat topping gets irresistibly golden and crunchy
  • This dessert welcomes you home with the most incredible cinnamon-butter aroma filling your entire kitchen
  • Its impossible to mess up even if your crumble turns out rustic rather than photo-perfect
02 -
  • Cold butter creates distinct crispy crumble bits while softened butter will disappear into the fruit
  • The filling needs to bubble vigorously for about 10 minutes to properly thicken
03 -
  • Place a baking sheet on the rack below your dish to catch any fruit bubble overs
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra texture and nutty richness

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