Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Favorite Restaurant Dessert Recipe

It doesn't have to be a holiday for you to make this delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Just by making it, the day becomes special.

And of course you can make it extra special by topping this favorite restaurant dessert recipe with whipped cream or ice cream!

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

Favorite Restaurant Dessert Recipe

Preparation time: 15 minutes. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups rhubarb, pieces
• 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons orange juice

Ingredients for Topping:

• 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 5 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 5 tablespoons pecans (or walnuts), chopped

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
• Butter an 8 x 8 inch baking pan
• In a mixing bowl combine and toss the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch and orange juice
• Transfer mixture to the buttered baking dish
• Mix the oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt in a bowl
• Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or use your fingers until the mixture becomes coarse crumbs
• Mix in chopped nuts and spread over the fruit mixture
• Bake until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling (30-35 minutes)

Enjoy your delicious dessert and the company of those you share it with!

It is a favorite restaurant dessert recipe. - Donna