Easy Rhubarb Strawberry Blood Orange Crisp

It’s Memorial Day and guess what, it’s raining, which makes me so happy because I love cozying up at home during May showers. I didn’t do anything specific for the holiday. I stayed home and used the time to catch up on work, which I don’t mind because I’m passionate about what I do.

What is Rhubarb?

On the East Coast, it’s the season for rhubarb and strawberries! Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with rhubarb, I was too before I started using it. Rhubarb is a perennial plant known for its thick stalks that are typically red or green. These stalks are tart and often used for baking, particularly in desserts like pies, crumbles, and jams.

Fun Fact:

The leaves of the rhubarb plant contain oxalic acid and are toxic, so they should not be eaten. Rhubarb is rich in vitamin K and C, and provides dietary fiber. It’s commonly grown in temperate climates and is harvested in the spring and early summer so hurry up and get your at the market near you!

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Author: Victoria Kaputskaya

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Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp

Indulge in the most gorgeous and delectable rhubarb strawberry crisp. You can enjoy it alone or add vanilla ice cream or coconut yogurt on top!

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 MinTotal time: 1 Hour

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Ingredients

Rhubarb Strawberry Filling

• 1 pound rhubarb stalks, trimmed and sliced 1 inch thick
• ½ pound strawberries, halved
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 small blood orange, juice
• ½ blood orange zest

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup oats
• 1 stick salted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, blood orange juice and zest.
3. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
4. Whisk your dry ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Add your butter in small chunks. Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.
6. The crumble should be crumbly and pea-sized, with no loose ingredients when it’s done.
7. Sprinkle the crumble on top and bake until it turns golden and bubbly, typically for 45-55 minutes. Allow it to cool for 15 minutes before enjoying it alone or with ice cream or coconut yogurt!

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