This post shows you how to make Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp.
In the UK we call this dish Crumble and while some people use oats it’s traditionally made with just flour, sugar and butter on top.
This is a super cozy dish that can be enjoyed all year round using up fruits from the season, apple and rhubarb or strawberry and rhubarb are great combos!
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Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling:
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/3 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the Crisp Topping:
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
¼ cup chopped nuts (optional – pecans, almonds, walnuts)
½ tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a medium baking dish (8×8 or similar).
Make the fruit filling
In a mixing bowl, toss strawberries and raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Make the crumble
In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, nuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt.
Add cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when squeezed.
Assemble & bake
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Tips and Tricks
By using cold butter you will ensure that the crisp has a crumbly texture.
Taste your berries first to make sure you balance the sugar to their natural sweetness.
Always include the cornstarch (cornflour) as this will help to thicken up the fruit juice when it’s baking.
🌿 strawberry rhubarb crisp – Make It Your Own – Try:
- 🍓Fruit Swaps
- Substitute with blueberries, blackberries or chopped rhubarb for a different mix of flavors.
- 🍬 Toppings
- Shredded coconut added into the crisp for a different texture or even some maple syrup makes the crisp extra sweet.
- 🌰Make it Nut-Free
- Skip the chopped nuts and just add extra oats or a little more flour for more of a crunch.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Ingredients
Fruit Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Crisp Topping:
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped nuts optional – pecans, almonds, walnuts
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a medium baking dish (8×8 or similar).
Make the fruit filling
- In a mixing bowl, toss strawberries and raspberries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Make the crumble
- In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, nuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when squeezed.
Assemble & bake
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
how to serve your strawberry rhubarb crisp
strawberry rhubarb crisp is amazing when it’s served warm with :
vanilla ice cream
whipped cream
yoghurt or crème fraîche
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen berries?
A: Yes! Best part? no need to thaw the frozen strawberries and raspberries. Use a little extra cornstarch to thicken up the juice.
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: 100% assemble everything, cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before you start baking. Add 5-10 more minutes to the baking time if baking when it’s still cold.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fats: 13g
We hope that this will become a summer fave for you!
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This post shows you how to strawberry rhubarb crisp.
