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Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp: A Sweet and Tangy Slice of Home

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

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This Old-Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is a cozy, comforting dessert filled with sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb tucked beneath a buttery golden oat topping. It’s the kind of simple homemade dessert that fills the kitchen with the warm scent of fruit and brown sugar as it bakes. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this classic fruit crisp comes together easily with fresh ingredients and delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and crumbly goodness. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for a nostalgic treat everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced strawberries and chopped rhubarb.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir gently until the fruit is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
  5. In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms a crumbly topping.
  7. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the topping turns golden brown.
  9. Let the crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving so the filling can set slightly.
  10. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor, but frozen rhubarb works well too—just thaw and drain excess moisture. If your strawberries are very sweet, reduce the sugar slightly. For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping. This crisp stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheats beautifully in the oven.

  • Author: Inaya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg