Description
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch is a sweet and tangy dessert featuring a juicy strawberry and rhubarb filling, layered between a golden oat and brown sugar crust. Perfect for family gatherings, seasonal celebrations, or a cozy treat with ice cream, this dessert is easy to make and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped strawberries: natural sweetness and juiciness
- 2 cups thinly sliced and chopped rhubarb: adds tang and texture
- 1 cup white sugar: sweetens the fruit filling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon: adds warmth and depth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch: thickens the filling
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt: balances sweetness
- 1/4 cup orange juice: adds citrus freshness
- 2 cups all-purpose flour: forms the crust and topping
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats: creates a crunchy texture
- 1 cup light brown sugar: adds caramel sweetness
- 1 cup butter, melted: binds the crust and topping for golden crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped strawberries, rhubarb, white sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to coat, then add orange juice.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, and brown sugar. Add melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan as the bottom layer.
- Pour the fruit mixture over the crust evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over the fruit to form the top layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Serve warm with ice cream or let cool to slice into bars for later.
Notes
- Frozen strawberries and rhubarb can be used if fresh is unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute 1 1/3 cups brown rice flour and 2/3 cup tapioca starch for all-purpose flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Mini ramekin versions make perfect individual servings for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 239 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg