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Cozy Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe with Easy Crunchy Oat Topping

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A comforting strawberry rhubarb crisp featuring a perfect balance of tart and sweet fruit filling topped with a crunchy oat topping with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh hulled strawberries (about 600g)
  • 3 cups chopped rhubarb stalks (about 400g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95g)
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar (135g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (170g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, toss strawberries and rhubarb with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until sugar starts to pull out juice (about 5 minutes).
  3. Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) baking dish and spread out level but not packed down.
  4. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Add cold cubed butter to the oat mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces (about 5 minutes).
  6. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit filling without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges. Watch carefully after 40 minutes to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for a crumbly oat topping. Don’t over-mix the oat topping to avoid a doughy texture. Use fresh rhubarb if possible; if using frozen, add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Let cool before serving for easier scooping.

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