Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp With Oatmeal Cookie Streusel

May 21, 2015 by Denise Bustard 33 Comments

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Classic strawberry rhubarb crisp is topped with a fun, crunchy oatmeal cookie streusel! The tart rhubarb, sweet strawberries, and oatmeal cookie topping are a match made in heaven.

When it comes to fruit crisps, we often stick to the classics, like apple crisp (or single serve apple crisp). But sometimes? Sometimes you want something that’s just a little outside of the box, like this strawberry rhubarb crisp!

If you haven’t tried strawberries and rhubarb together, boy are you in for a treat! The tart rhubarb goes so well with sweet strawberries, and even better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This strawberry rhubarb crisp is simple to prepare and the perfect spring or summer treat.

Reasons you’ll ♡ this strawberry rhubarb crisp

the classic flavor combination of strawberries + rhubarb gets a fun twist with an oatmeal cookie crumble
it’s simple to prepare
it’s full of fresh fruit and perfect served in late spring/early summer!

The filling

To prepare the strawberry rhubarb filling, we will need six cups of fruit total. I like to balance the tartness of the rhubarb out with an equal amount of strawberries, so I suggest 3 cups of chopped rhubarb and 3 cups of sliced strawberries.

To prepare the rhubarb, make sure to discard the leaves first, as they are poisonous and should not be consumed. Wash the stalks well, then slice each stalk in half lengthwise before chopping into 1/2 inch pieces. You do not want any larger than 1/2 inch as they may not cook through.

Strawberries should have their stems removed and cut into 3-4 slices each.

The fruit is tossed in granulated sugar and 1/4 cup flour. As the crisp cooks, the flour helps the juices of the fruit thicken into a delicious, velvety sauce.

The oatmeal cookie crisp

Traditional fruit crisp recipes have a simple crisp made from butter, sugar, flour and oatmeal. For this recipe, we are putting a fun twist on this by using oatmeal cookies in addition to these ingredients. This gives the crisp topping a crunchier and slightly nutty flavor.

To prepare the crisp, you will first process the cookies in a food processor until chunky. You could also place them in a ziplock bag and hit it with a wooden spoon.

Next, we will mix with melted butter, oatmeal, flour, sugar and a touch of cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of the strawberry rhubarb filling.

Make ahead and storage tips

Did you know you can make fruit crisp ahead?

Fruit filling

Prepare the fruit filling ahead and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

Whole crisp

You also have the option of baking the fruit crisp ahead, then rewarming in the oven:

After baking through, cool completely, cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
Rewarm uncovered in the oven at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until warmed through.

Variations

You can get (even more) creative with this crisp recipe! Here are some suggestions:

swap the strawberries for peaches, nectarines or blueberries
swap the oatmeal cookies for gingersnaps
add 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom and/or ginger to the streusel
add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract the the fruit filling

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About Denise Bustard

Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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