Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

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Combine the sweetness of luscious ripe strawberries with the tartness of rhubarb and you have a delightful combination of flavors in this simple old-fashioned dessert that is topped off with a crunchy, crisp topping.

Prep Time30

Cook Time1

Total Time1 30

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry rhubarb crisp

Servings: servings

Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

FILLING:

2 pounds rhubarb stalks sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 7-1/2 cups)
1 1/4 cups sugar (250 grams) divided
1 pound strawberries hulled and quartered (about 3-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 lemon juiced
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

TOPPING:

1-1/2 cups 300 grams light brown sugar
1-1/4 cups 150 grams all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups 90 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick 113g butter, softened and cut into pieces
1 cup toasted pecans coarsely chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F
Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with oil spray and reserve

Prepare the Fruit:

Place the sliced rhubarb to a medium size bowl and sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the sugar, stirring to distribute throughout. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to withdraw some of the liquid in the slices.
In another bowl, toss the strawberries with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, Prepare the Topping:

Combine the sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl and mix well. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or fork, working to a crumbly consistency. Stir in the chopped pecans, then set the topping aside.
Pour off and discard all but 1/4 cup of the accumulate liquid from the rhubarb.
Add the drained rhubarb to the bowl of strawberries and toss to combine.
In a small dish, mix the cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla together with the 1/4 cup of reserved rhubarb juice. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the strawberry-rhubarb mixture, combining well.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and distribute the reserved topping evenly over the strawberry-rhubarb mixture.
Transfer the dish to the middle of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, reduce the oven to 325°F and bake an additional 25-30 minutes longer until the filling is bubbling at the edges and golden brown.

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