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

      Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

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      65 Comments

      1. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says:

        This sounds absolutely delicious! I do love a good crumble.

        Fact: I only recently learned the difference between a cobbler, crumble, crisp, and buckle.

      2. thatshowiroll says:

        As delicious as it looks, it’s totally understandable that you ate so much. Who could blame you? And by the amount of strawberries, rhubarb and lemon juice and zest, we can say it’s healthy too.
        Plus, you work on your blog bringing us this delicacy and so, I just hope you also did your nails and hair ๐Ÿ˜‰

      3. Megan @ pipandebby says:

        I would have eaten the whole thing. I have a problem with not being able to leave desserts alone. Especially if nobody is at home to distract me! Beautiful crumble!!

        Also, you won the TJ’s giveaway on my blog! Excited to get your goodies in the mail for you..

      4. Hester Casey - Alchemy says:

        I would have done the same! Particularly as it looks like a really excellent strawberry crumble. To avoid temptation I only make stuff like this when having people over for dinner and then I make them take any leftovers home.

      5. Peggy says:

        Oh trust me – if it’s good, then it’s good. And I see now problem in eating half of it! =) I know I’ve done things like that before… and probably far too often. But like I said, if it’s good… it’s good =)

      6. Eva says:

        Haha! No worries, I have eaten three bowls of baked custard in a single day. Sometimes the food is just too good to say no to! And I must agree that this pie fits the bill ๐Ÿ™‚ I love your background in the first couple photos, too. Such a beautiful dark wood! Is it a dining table or did you build a backdrop? I am going to try and build some backdrops tomorrow, fingers crossed it goes well…

        1. Kate@Diethood says:

          Hi Eva!!

          That is a backdrop that I built – ahem – that my dad built for me ๐Ÿ˜‰

      7. Roxana GreenGirl says:

        WOW, you ate half of it? I mean, just half??? I think I would have had even the dished washed by the time someone got back home. I just can’t be trusted when it comes to desserts, especially so good looking and delicious like your crumble.
        Thanks for sharing Kate ๐Ÿ™‚

      8. Claudia says:

        You only ate half of this? Left to my devices I would have worked my way through every delicious crumb!

      9. Gina says:

        I think that’s a perfect way to spend your care free afternoon. Great looking crumble.
        -Gina-

      10. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says:

        Made my first strawberry, rhubarb pie with my daughter last summer! We devoured it – and this delicious-looking crumble would have the same fate. YUM ๐Ÿ™‚