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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is a dessert with the ultimate summer vibes! This dessert is wonderfully simple to make and is the perfect sweet treat to serve at your next cookout, or if you just want a taste of summer anytime year-round! Each bite is full of sweet strawberry filling and crunchy, crispy topping made of flour, sugar, oats, and pecans. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and get ready to indulge in this decadent Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp!

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Ingredients

  • For the filling:
  • 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 pound rhubarb stalks, trimmed and sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the topping:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • vanilla ice cream, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large bowl, mix the strawberries, the rhubarb stalks, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the cornstarch, and the vanilla together.

Step 3 -Ensure all of the strawberry mixture is completely coated with the sugar mixture.

Step 4 -Transfer the strawberry mixture to a baking dish and set it aside.

Step 5 -In a food processor, combine the flour, the brown sugar, the remaining sugar, and the salt.

Step 6 -Add the cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles crumbs.

Step 7 -Transfer the crumb mixture to a mixing bowl and combine with the oats and the pecans.

Step 8 -Spoon the crumb mixture over the strawberry mixture, but do not press down.

Step 9 -Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. The filling should be bubbling and the crumb mixture should be golden-brown.

Step 10 -Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool.

Step 11 -Top with the vanilla ice cream and serve!

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