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Easy Rustic Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe with Crunchy Almond Topping

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A simple and delicious summer dessert featuring a sweet-tart strawberry and rhubarb filling topped with a crunchy almond oat topping. Perfect for warm evenings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed (or coconut oil for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine strawberries and rhubarb. Sprinkle granulated sugar and all-purpose flour over the fruit. Add lemon juice and vanilla extract if using. Gently toss until evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the fruit mixture to a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly but keeping some rustic chunks.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix rolled oats, sliced almonds, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter, two forks, or fingertips to blend until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  6. Sprinkle the almond topping evenly over the fruit without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold butter to ensure a crunchy topping. Toast sliced almonds lightly for extra flavor. Let the crisp cool before serving to allow the filling to set. For gluten-free, substitute flours and use certified gluten-free oats. Can substitute coconut oil for butter for a dairy-free version.

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