Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Oats (Printable)
A warm tangy-sweet fruit crisp under a buttery oat topping, ideal for a comforting dessert moment.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit Filling
01 - 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 3 cups fresh rhubarb, sliced ½-inch thick
03 - ⅔ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 tbsp cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
06 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Oat Crumble Topping
08 - ¾ cup all-purpose flour
09 - ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
10 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
11 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
12 - ¼ tsp salt
13 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or 8-inch square pan with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until fruit is evenly coated.
03 - Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and cut in using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture forms coarse, pea-sized crumbs.
05 - Sprinkle the oat crumble mixture evenly over the fruit filling, covering completely.
06 - Bake for 40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
07 - Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The fruit gets bubbly and jammy while the topping stays irresistibly crisp
- It comes together in under twenty minutes of active prep time
- That sweet tart balance makes it feel sophisticated despite being so simple
02 -
- Cold butter is non negotiable for a crisp that actually crumbles instead of turning into a solid sheet
- Wait at least 15 minutes before serving or the filling will be too runny
- The fruit should be bubbling thickly not just watery before you take it out
03 -
- Put a baking sheet on the rack below to catch any sugary drips
- Sprinkle some turbinado sugar on top before baking for extra crunch