Old-Fashioned Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

I had to make this wonderful dessert when I received rhubarb in my CSA share… even if I did have to go buy strawberries. 😉 The two together always make a delicious and tangy filling.

The topping on this crisp is out of this world- very generous, delightfully clumpy, and perfectly sweet. My non-dessert-appreciating friend had a SECOND helping! Yay! This recipe was adapted from a Food and Wine “staff-favorite” recipe, contributed by Rollie Wesen.

Yield: Serves 8

For the Filling:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pounds rhubarb stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 pound strawberries, preferably organic, hulled and quartered
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

To Serve:

• vanilla ice cream, optional

1. Preheat the oven to 375° on convection.
2. In a bowl, toss the rhubarb with 3/4 cup of the sugar and let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In another bowl, toss the strawberries with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rhubarb to the strawberries; discard any rhubarb juice. Add the cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla to the fruit and stir well. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
5. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, mix the ingredients together until large crumbs form.
6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the filling and bake for 30 minutes.
7. Reduce the oven temperature to 325° and continue baking for about 20 minutes longer (or up to 30 minutes longer in a standard oven), until the fruit filling is bubbling and the topping is nicely browned.
8. Let the crisp rest for 10 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Note: The topping can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.

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About Josette@thebrookcook

I live in Stony Brook, New York on Long Island. I love garlic and baking. My hobby (and love) is to try new recipes. My favorite recipe resources include The New York Times, Food and Wine, Bon Appetit, and Martha Stewart Living. Enjoy!

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