Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

dessert
  • 1 lb fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, in big chunks
  • 3 tbsp flour (we used a little less)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (we used about 1/4 less)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (we used about 1/4 less)
  • 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats, finely ground (in blender)
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans (we used 1/2 cup walnuts)
  • 3 Tblsp cold butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (we used a little less)
  • 3 tblsp sugar (we used a little less)
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Prepare topping: put 1/3 cup of the oats in food processor and process till finely ground. Put in mixing bowl with pecans, butter, cinnamon, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, and remaining 1/2 cup oats. Mix with pastry blender or fingers until pea-size clumps form. Set aside.
  3. Pour rhubarb, remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and flour into large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  4. Put rhubarb mixture into a 9" x 9" baking dish. Top with oat mixture and bake until rhubarb is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

Servings: 8

Source: From Prevention magazine, May 2009, "Cook! Make it tonight"