Description
Sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb baked under a buttery oat-pecan topping. Perfectly crisp, juicy, and easy to make—best served warm with ice cream!
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 pound rhubarb stalks, trimmed and sliced ½-inch thick (about 4 cups)
- ½ pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped pecans
For Serving (Optional)
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or an equivalent deep pie dish and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated and the cornstarch has dissolved. Transfer this mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Step 3: Make the Topping
In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the rolled oats and chopped pecans until evenly combined.
Step 4: Assemble the Crisp
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit filling, making sure the fruit is fully covered.
Step 5: Bake the Crisp
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
Let the crisp cool on a wire rack for at least 15–20 minutes before serving. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Rhubarb can vary in tartness—adjust sugar slightly based on your taste.
For extra crunch, sprinkle a teaspoon of raw sugar over the topping before baking.
If your fruit mixture looks dry, add a tablespoon of orange juice before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp, fruit crisp, summer dessert, rhubarb recipe