Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Dessert, Rhubarb, Strawberries

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh rhubarb , cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh strawberries , hulled and sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • 1/2 orange, juice of
  • 2⁄3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • Topping:
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup cold butter or 1/2 cup margarine , cut into cubes

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, orange zest, and juice; toss together until well blended.

  3. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and flour; stir into the fruit mixture until well incorporated.

  4. Spoon fruit mixture into an ungreased 3-quart casserole dish.

  5. To make the topping: In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  6. Cut in the butter cubes using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  7. Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit.

  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until fruit filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

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