This Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp has the most delicious Oatmeal Cookie Streusel, and is a breeze to throw together!
Spring just hasn’t sprung until rhubarb makes its way into my kitchen.
Growing up, we had an endless supply of rhubarb…in fact we couldn’t keep up with it! Now…not so much. My rhubarb isn’t exactly ‘thriving’. There are a few piddly stems poking up through the ground, and that’s about all she wrote.
And the first thing that comes to mind when I think of rhubarb is my Dad’s rhubarb crisp. Well, actually the very first thing that pops into my head is the story of two friends who decided to see whether rhubarb leaves really are poisonous…spoiler alert: they most definitely are!
The second thing that comes into mind is my Dad’s rhubarb crisp. The third thing that comes to mind is the time my dad nearly lit the microwave on fire while thawing a bag of rhubarb…with the metal twist tie on…for said rhubarb crisp. Sorry, Pops, my memory is still a mile long!
This isn’t actually my Dad’s rhubarb crisp recipe. I decided to go a little rogue with it.
I absolutely love the combination of strawberries and rhubarb. The sweet with the tart is just SO good.
Then, inspired by the Peach Crisp with Extra Thick Gingersnap Crumble Topping that I made two years ago (TWO!? How is that even possible?), I decided to do an oatmeal streusel topping thingy for this one.
Definitely a GOOD idea!
The thing I love about fruit crisps is how fast and easy they are to get in the oven. This one takes max 20 minutes to throw together.
I also can’t complain about the smell…warning: your neighbours may show up uninvited when they smell what you’re cooking!
My rhubarb cravings have been satisfied with this Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp with Oatmeal Cookie Streusel…for the time being. If my rhubarb patch ever decides to grow, I’m definitely going to have to find some other fun ways to use it up.
What’s your favorite way to use your rhubarb?
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Ingredients
CRISP
- 3 cups strawberries sliced
- 3 cups rhubarb sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
topping
- 250 g 6 3/4 oz store-bought oatmeal cookies
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Stir together the strawberries, rhubarb, sugar and flour. Spread evenly in a 9X9 inch baking dish.
- Add the cookies to a food processor fitted with a steel blade, pulsing until they are crumbly. There will be lots of fine crumbs, and a few chunks.
- Combine the cookie crumbs/chunks with the melted butter, rolled oats, flour and cinnamon, mix until well combined.
- Spread the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Lea Andersen
Wow! Rhubarb, I remember my grandma whose always making me a Rhubarb soup to relieved my stomach ailments. This gives me an idea of preparing the soup again and now for my kids, but of course I will surely make this crisp. Looks like I found my second favorite dessert before stockton bar hk’s toffee pudding 😉 yay! Too excited =)
Thao @ In Good Flavor
I didn’t leave the twist tie on a bag, but I did incinerate a container of Nissan Chow Mein Noodles until it became charcoal (I forgot to add water). I’m dying to have a huge piece of this crisp. It looks amazing!
Denise
Oh no! That sounds like something I would do! Thanks, Thao!
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen
I don’t cook with rhubarb that often- but this looks like something we would definitely love! That topping- yum!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel
Can you believe I’ve never had rhubarb!? That obviously needs to change because this crisp looks AMAZING! I wonder if I’d be able to grow some of my own!!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
Can I tell you a secret Denise? I’ve never had rhubarb before, let alone cook with it. I know, I know have I been living under a rock? Its craziness right? This crisp looks amazing. Love that it’s your dads recipe too. How sweet. I need to try this now. Pinned! 🙂
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
What I wouldn’t give for a giant bowl of this right about now. Oh, and I think I’d need a bowl of the oatmeal cookie streusel all on its own. Sounds so good!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates
I am loving this fruit crisp but I am loving that oatmeal cookie topping even more. Pinned! 😉
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Ohmygosh!! This is amazing. I used to eat rhubarb when I was a kid and probably (unfortunately) haven’t had it in so long! Love your recipe (love the cookies for the crumble)!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext
This fruity crisp looks divine! Love the strawberries and rhubarb – two of my favourite fruits! Love that scoop of vanilla ice cream. Perfect!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
That crumble toppins just has me drooling! Can’t wait to make this!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat.
This rhubarb crisp looks so good, and I love the oatmeal cookie streusel, that’s such a great idea for the topping!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer
One of my favourite classic recipes! I sometimes do rhubarb and apples for a change. This looks so good, I cannot wait to get my hands on some rhubarb!
Catherine
What a beautiful crisp. Add a dollop of whipped cream and I could enjoy this every night. xo, Catherine
Danielle
This fruit crisp is just calling my name! I love love love the strawberry and rhubarb combination and that oatmeal cookie streusel is a great idea!
marcie
I love strawberry rhubarb anything, and I have a crisp coming out next week (it’s a little different, at least). 🙂 I wish I’d experienced a great rhubarb dessert growing up because I was missing out until I met my husband! Now I’m making up for lost time. 🙂
Denise
Strawberry + Rhubarb is just heaven, isn’t it Marcie? Can’t wait to see your crisp!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
Oatmeal cookie streusel?! Wow. This looks stunning and your photos are incredible 🙂
Denise
Thanks so much, Medha! It was a seriously delicious streusel!
Nora @ Savory Nothings
Ooooh this looks delicious Denise! Spring is definitely not here for me until I’ve made a rhubarb dish!
Denise
Yes! I wish I could actually grow it! Thanks, Nora!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
I love rhubarb! So happy it is in season. I was verrry close to planting it in my garden, but I don’t think it would have done very well. I am obsessed with your idea of using oatmeal cookies in the streusel! That is so genius Denise! Because we all know, a crispy is allll about the crumble topping : )
Denise
My rhubarb is doing so horribly here! And it’s from my mom’s garden where they have to beat it back it grows so crazy 🙁 Maybe I’ll just have to move (LOL). Thanks, Natalie!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
I am going nuts for this crisp! I think a fruit crisp with vanilla ice cream is my all-time favorite summer dessert. How many times can I make that claim this summer?? Lol. Pinned!
Denise
I love love love fruit crisp, too! I didn’t make one last summer which is such a shame. This one more than makes up for it though! Thanks, Ashley!
Leah | So, How's It Taste?
That cookie streusel on top is to die for! I always forget about rhubarb, which is a shame because it’s so tasty! This looks awesome!
Denise
Rhubarb is so good, especially with something sweeter like strawberries…I find it too tart on it’s own. Thanks, Leah!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
Fruit crisp is my JAM this time of year and especially if it’s loaded with rhubarb! I literally just harvested my first crop of rhubarb of the year and now I’m loooking for any and every way to use it up! I think I just found my first project. 😉 Swooning over that oatmeal cookie streusel!
Denise
Oh I’m so jealous, Sarah! What I would do for a fresh harvest of rhubarb…it felt like a travesty to actually pay for it at the grocery store :/
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh this crisp is just calling my name, Denise! I love strawberry rhubarb anything! And that’s such a great idea to make an oatmeal cookie topping. Looks incredible!
Denise
Thanks, Gayle! I agree, strawberry rhubarb is the best flavor combo ever!
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake
That sounds awesome! Love the cookie streusel, sounds like a great accompaniment to fresh fruit 🙂
Denise
Thanks, June! It was definitely a delicious streusel!