Description
This homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp combines the tangy freshness of ripe rhubarb with sweet strawberries, topped with a crunchy, buttery plant-based crumble. Easy to prepare with natural sweeteners and a plant-based topping, this versatile dessert is perfect for any occasion, served warm or cool.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond/oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, cold
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Filling: Wash and slice the strawberries and rhubarb evenly to ensure consistent cooking. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fruit with maple syrup (natural), lemon juice (natural), ground cinnamon, and natural gelling agent. Mix gently to coat all the fruit evenly.
- Mix the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, stir together rolled oats, flour, brown sugar (natural), and cinnamon. Cut in cold plant-based butter using your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes crumbly and coarse like sand.
- Assemble the Crisp: Spread the prepared fruit filling evenly into a baking dish. Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the fruit to create a balanced layer of juicy filling and crunchy topping.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes so the natural gelling agent sets the filling nicely.
Notes
- Cut fruit into uniform pieces for even cooking.
- Do not skip lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Use cold plant-based butter for a flaky, crumbly topping.
- Let the crisp rest after baking to allow the filling to set.
- Adjust maple syrup and sugar according to the natural sweetness of your fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry crisp, rhubarb crisp, plant-based dessert, fruit crisp, natural sweeteners, dairy-free dessert