Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

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Ready to whip up some spring and summertime dessert recipes? Then make room for Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble! It’s a tangy, delicious mixture of strawberries and rhubarb, topped with a buttery, sweet crumble.

After enjoying a bowl of this dessert, you will have to try my famous Peach Cobbler, this easy Apple Crumble, and this moist and delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

Ice cream and crumble in a pan.


 

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, also known as a crisp, is a quick and easy-to-make springtime dessert! There truly is no better fruit combination than tart rhubarb and sugary strawberries. This homemade, buttery crumble will melt in your mouth and solve your sugar cravings! I have a funny story about that actually…

What do you think happens when there’s a Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble on your countertop, and you’re left alone? If you’re like me, you end up eating half of this crumble pie. I’m not exaggerating. I ate half of it. I left a spoon inside the pie plate and every time I had to pass by, I would stop and grab a bite. Lesson learned – don’t leave me alone with a pie. Especially this pie. It’s way too good!

Crumble vs Crisp

Crumbles and crisps are very similar – and both are delicious – but there are differences between the two. For one, a crumble has a layer of streusel crumbs (hence the name crumble) that consist of sugar, flour, and butter. Crisps also have a kind of crumble on top, but oats are added into the mix.

Ingredients for strawberry rhubarb crumble.

Recipe Ingredients

Let’s talk strawberry rhubarb crumble ingredients! While there are quite a few items to gather, most are pantry staples like flour, sugar, lemons, butter, and the like.

For the Topping

  • Flour: I like to use all-purpose flour for this recipe.
  • Baking Powder: Used to balance out the acidity of the lemon.
  • Sugar: You’ll need both regular granulated sugar and sugar in the raw.
  • Lemon: This crumble requires the zest of one lemon.
  • Butter: I like to use unsalted butter, melted.

For the Filling

  • Rhubarb: You’ll need 1-1/2 cups of sliced rhubarb (about 1-inch slices).
  • Strawberries: Hulled and quartered.
  • Lemon: Use the juice of the lemon you zested.
  • Sugar
  • Cornstarch: Will keep the filling from becoming soupy.
  • A Pinch of Salt: To balance out the sweetness!

How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

This crumble comes together in a snap – it will only take you 1 hour, tops. Most of that time is baking time, too, so really, the hardest part is waiting to take the dessert out of the oven!

  1. Preheat Oven to 375˚F: In a mixing bowl add in the flour, baking powder, sugars, lemon zest, and the melted butter. Mix until clumps form; set aside.
  2. Combine the Filling Ingredients: In a deep 9-inch pie-plate combine rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  3. Layer the Filling & Topping: Add the previously prepared topping over the fruit mixture.
  4. Bake: Place the pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake the pie for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling. Serve.
    Baked strawberry rhubarb crumble.

    Recipe Tips

    • When is the Crumble done: The fruit should bubble a little bit, and the topping should be a crispy golden-brown. Do not over-bake it.
    • Make ahead: Rhubarb is very much seasonal in most places, making it pretty difficult to find at times. I strongly suggest doing some research ahead of time on the local farmers’ markets or stores near you to see who carries it.
    • Lemon substitute: If you don’t have a lemon, use an orange instead.

    Serving Suggestions

    Wondering what to serve with your crumble? Try a scoop of vanilla ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream, or this heavenly strawberry cheesecake ice cream. Frozen yogurt will work, too! I love to add more fresh raspberries or even blueberries to this dessert.

    Also, a cold glass of Iced Americano goes so well with a sweet crumble.

    Vanilla ice cream with strawberry rhubarb crumble.

    How to Store and Reheat a Crumble

    Store this crumble in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months.

    For the best results when reheating, warm up your oven and pop in the leftovers until they are heated through. Don’t forget another scoop of ice cream, too!

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      Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

      Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble – A tangy and delicious mixture of strawberries and rhubarb topped with a buttery and sweet crumble. This buttery, homemade crumble is heavenly!
      Prep Time: 15 minutes
      Cook Time: 45 minutes
      Total Time: 1 hour
      Servings: 8 servings

      Ingredients 

      For the Topping

      For the Filling

      • cups sliced rhubarb, (about 1-inch slices)
      • 4 cups of strawberries,, hulled and quartered
      • Juice of one lemon
      • ½ cup sugar
      • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
      • Pinch of salt
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      Instructions 

      • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
      • In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, sugars, lemon zest, and the melted butter. Mix until clumps form; set aside.
      • In a deep 9-inch pie-plate combine rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Mix until incorporated.
      • Add the previously prepared topping over the fruit mixture.
      • Place the pie plate on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
      • Remove from oven and let stand 8 to 10 minutes.
      • Serve.

      Notes

      Thanks to the wonderful blog, Smitten Kitchen, this really is the best version of strawberry-rhubarb crumble pie that I have tried. I have been making it for the past three years, and as soon as rhubarb appears, this is the first recipe that I make with it.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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      65 Comments

      1. Gitte says:

        Ohh what a gorgeous Crumble…..and rhubarb!

      2. Marmande in the Kitchen says:

        I still haven’t made anything with rhubarb this season, and this looks great. Hopefully I can pick some up this week and give it a try!

      3. Juliana says:

        Kate, next time you can call me and I’ll b happy to share the pie with you ๐Ÿ™‚
        The pie looks delicious, love the idea of crumble…great combination strawberries and rhubarb.
        Have a great week ahead!

      4. Charlie says:

        Your crumble loos delicious! I love the strawberry-rhubarb combo & the lemon zest is a great addition for the topping :).

      5. Ramona says:

        This post makes me say, I must try rhubarb. I don’t think I have ever had it. I bet this dessert was fabulous and who hasn’t dipped a spoon into a dish/dessert every time they walked into the kitchen…. I am definitely guilty of that too. : ) Lovely pictures as always. I love the aged wood boards you use.. very rustic. It makes your dishes just pop.

      6. Baking Serendipity says:

        I don’t think I could be trusted alone with this either. I love crumbles! I seriously need to get on this strawberry/rhubarb combination. Everyone is talking about it and I’m feeling left out. If this is eat half the pan worthy, it’s a definite recipe to start with ๐Ÿ™‚

      7. Irena says:

        Yum, yum…this dessert looks wonderful….love the fruit combination:)

      8. Betsy says:

        Looks great and seasonal! We’d love to have you link up to our seasonal potluck if you’re interested! June is strawberry month! http://bit.ly/eLlgG2

      9. Gabby@foodchowdown says:

        Kate – I would of done the same thing. Looks amazing. I wish you lived closer so I could share the other half with you ๐Ÿ˜‰

      10. Krissyp says:

        Kate you’re so funny. I can’t be left alone with anything that contains the word crumble either…and strawberry rhubarb is a weakness. Ofcourse I would have gone one step beyond your spoon in the pie plate and loaded it up with vanilla icecream from the local farmer’s market (that grass fed cow cream is something else and would go great over this crumble). Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.