Best 7 Makeover Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch Recipes

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In the realm of classic desserts, strawberry rhubarb crunch takes a well-deserved spot, tantalizing taste buds with its delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors. This iconic treat features a luscious filling of juicy strawberries and tangy rhubarb, enveloped in a crispy oat crumble topping. While the traditional version is a beloved staple, modern variations have emerged, offering unique twists on this timeless dessert. From a gluten-free rendition that caters to dietary restrictions to a delectable vegan alternative that showcases plant-based ingredients, these recipes cater to diverse preferences while maintaining the essence of this cherished dish. Explore the delightful array of strawberry rhubarb crunch recipes within this article, each offering a distinctive culinary adventure. Embark on a journey of flavors, textures, and aromas as you discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings and create lasting memories with loved ones.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LOW SUGAR STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUNCH



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A lot of rhubarb recipes add a large amount of sugar. This keeps the sweetener to a minimum so you can enjoy the tang of the rhubarb! Delicious-- enjoy! Use sugar in place of honey if you like.

Provided by KYRYBRY

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the rhubarb, strawberries and honey. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. In the same bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the butter until crumbly, and spread over the top of the fruit.
  • Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until rhubarb is tender and the topping is toasted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 64.4 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUNCH



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Tangy, sweet strawberries and rhubarb are layered in between a brown sugar and oat topping to make this Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch.

Provided by Mary Younkin

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped strawberries
2 cups thinly sliced and chopped fresh rhubarb (frozen can be substituted if fresh is not available)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup orange juice
2 cups all-purpose flour *
1½ cups old fashioned oats
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F degrees. Place the fruit in a mixing bowl. Add the white sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch. Stir to coat and add the orange juice. Stir again and set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients and then add the melted butter. Stir to combine. Press half of this mixture into a buttered 9x13 pan. Pour the fruit over the bottom crust and then sprinkle the rest of the dry mixture on top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the crust turns golden brown. Serve warm from the oven or let cool completely and slice into servings. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 239 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB CRUMBLE



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"I love crumbles because it's easy to change up the fruit based on what's in season. rhubarb is very tart, so I combine it with strawberries to mellow out the flavor," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons demerara or turbinado sugar
Grated zest of 1 lemon
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups 1-inch pieces chopped rhubarb
1 quart strawberries plus a few extras, hulled and quartered
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of salt
Vanilla ice cream, freshly whipped cream or plain Greek yogurt, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the topping: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, both sugars and the lemon zest. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms small and large clumps. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Make the filling: Toss the rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch and salt in a 9-inch square baking dish or 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Cover the fruit thickly and evenly with the topping. Place the dish on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until the topping is golden brown in places and the fruit is bubbling beneath, 40 to 50 minutes. Let the crumble rest at least 15 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream or Greek yogurt.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRISP



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups fresh rhubarb, 1-inch diced (4 to 5 stalks)
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved, if large
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup quick-cooking (not instant) oatmeal, such as McCann's
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the fruit, toss the rhubarb, strawberries, 3/4 cup of the granulated sugar and the orange zest together in a large bowl. In a measuring cup, dissolve the cornstarch in the orange juice and then mix it into the fruit. Pour the mixture into an 8-by-11-inch baking dish and place it on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • For the topping, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, salt and oatmeal. With the mixer on low speed, add the butter and mix until the dry ingredients are moist and the mixture is in crumbles. Sprinkle the topping over the fruit, covering it completely, and bake for 1 hour, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream.

RHUBARB STRAWBERRY CRUNCH



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Garden-fresh rhubarb is put to great use in this easy recipe. It's wonderful with ice cream. -Barbara Foss, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
4 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 pint fresh strawberries, halved
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Combine rhubarb and strawberries; spoon over crust. , In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water and vanilla; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over fruit. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 1 hour. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUNCH



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Make and share this Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup oatmeal, uncooked
1/2 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup sugar
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon (China best)
2 cups diced rhubarb
2 cups diced sliced strawberries
1 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oatmeal, butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Mix until crumbly then press half of the mixture into a greased 9"x13" baking pan.
  • Cover with the rhubarb and strawberries.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the water, cornstarch, and vanilla over medium-low heat until thick and clear, stirring often. This should take about 5 minutes.
  • Pour over the rhubarb/strawberry layer.
  • Top with the remaining crumb mixture and bake for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 90.1, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 36.5, Protein 2.6

RHUBARB STRAWBERRY CRUNCH



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Ever wonder what to do with that big rhubarb plant in the garden? This is your answer.

Provided by Michelle Davis

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Strawberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 cups diced rhubarb
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix white sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, strawberries, and rhubarb. Place the mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, brown sugar, butter, and oats until crumbly. You may want to use a pastry blender for this. Crumble on top of the rhubarb and strawberry mixture.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until crisp and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 77.7 mg, Sugar 24.6 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier topping, use cold butter when making the oat topping.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or two forks to combine the topping ingredients.
  • Be sure to slice the strawberries and rhubarb thinly so that they cook evenly.
  • If you want a sweeter crunch, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar to the topping.
  • To make a gluten-free version of this recipe, use gluten-free oats and flour.
  • This recipe can be easily doubled to make a larger batch.
  • Strawberry rhubarb crunch is a delicious dessert that can be served warm or cold.

Conclusion:

Strawberry rhubarb crunch is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give strawberry rhubarb crunch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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