Desserts

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Makes 10 servings

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Makes 10 servings

This dessert highlights the tartness of the rhubarb, which is mellowed out by the sweet strawberries. Be sure to get ripe, in-season ingredients for the best results.

Nutritional information per serving: Calories 349 (25% from fat)
carb. 64g
pro. 4g
fat 10g
sat. fat 6g
chol. 24mg
sod. 174mg
calc. 67mg
fiber 4g

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1½ pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into ½-inch thick slices
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered (halved if
    strawberries are small)
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch

Topping:

  • 1½ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed, light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Preparation

  1. Put the rhubarb, sugar, salt, vanilla and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl; toss to fully combine. Add the strawberries and tapioca starch. Transfer to a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; reserve.
  2. Prepare the topping: Put all the topping ingredients except the butter into a mixing bowl and combine. Add the butter and either with a pastry blender or with your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients. Once the butter is evenly distributed, sprinkle over the top of the filling.
  3. Adjust the rack to position 2. Preheat the oven by selecting Dual Cook, first set to Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then set to Broil for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. This is delicious when paired with freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.