strawberry rhubarb crumble (one bowl!)

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble is easy to make, and incredibly delicious. Fresh rhubarb and strawberries are topped with a generous layer of crumble topping and baked until sweet and juicy! Serve this with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for summer perfection.

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Why you’ll love this Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble:

• Tart Rhubarb & Sweet Strawberries– This is the perfect way to try rhubarb – the sweetness of the strawberries pairs well with the tart sweetness of the rhubarb.
• Crumble Topping – The topping is lightly sweetened and provides a nice crunch to contrast with the juicy fruit.
• Easy Dessert – Whip up this dessert in no time for all your summer entertaining needs!

Ingredient Overview:

As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Rhubarb – You can use fresh or frozen in this rhubarb crumble! If using frozen, do not thaw the fruit first. With rhubarb, we only use the stalks – the leaves are poisonous.
• Strawberries – You can use fresh or frozen! If using frozen, do not thaw the fruit first.
• All-purpose flour – Spoon & level your flour for best results, or use a scale. Scooping the measuring cup directly in will lead to too much flour.
• Butter – I always use salted buter for the best flavor, but feel free to use unsalted butter if you prefer.
• Vanilla extract – Use real vanilla extract for best results.

Ingredient Substitutions:

• Fresh vs. Frozen Fruit – You can use fresh or frozen fruit as noted above.
• Dairy-free – Use your favorite dairy-free butter to make this recipe dairy-free.
• Gluten-free – I have not tested a gluten-free version of this recipe, but I think a gluten-free 1:1 all-purpose flour could work.

How to Make this Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Mix up the Fruit Filling. Stir together your filling of the rhubarb, strawberries, corn starch, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla right in the baking dish. It will get nice and juicy while you prepare the topping.

Step 2: Make the Crumble Topping. Stir together melted butter, sugar, flour, and a pinch of salt for the topping. You’ll have a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle this over the top of your rhubarb mixture.

Step 3: Bake. Bake the crumble until it’s bubbling throughout. Serve while it’s piping hot from the oven with vanilla ice cream!

Serving + Storing:

This dessert is best served fresh from the oven! However, leftovers will keep in the fridge for a few days. The crumble topping will lose some of it’s original crispness when reheated.

Still have tons of rhubarb to use up? Make my Rhubarb Upside Down Cake or Old Fashioned Rhubarb Torte, next!

Expert Success Tips for Rhubarb Crumble:

• Mix the filling evenly – Be sure to stir the fruit filling one final time before adding the topping, so the juices are evenly dispersed, and not all pooled at the bottom of the baking dish.
• Prevent spills – Keep an eye on the crumble towards the end, as some of the filling may bubble out in the oven. I always add a foil-lined sheet pan under the baking dish to catch drips (learned that the hard way! You do not want to be cleaning burnt fruit filling off the floor of your oven, LOL!).
• Bake long enough – The fruit filling needs to be bubbling in the center, not just at the edges, so be sure to bake for the full bake time, even if it may look done on top sooner. You can use a spoon to peek under the filling in the center and check for bubbling. If the heat doesn’t reach the center, the cornstarch (thickener) won’t be fully activated and the dessert will be runny.

Recipe Variations:

• All strawberry – Swap in another berry like blueberries or blackberries for the strawberries to pair with the rhubarb. See also more of my fruit crumble and crisp recipes linked below.

FAQs:

Special Tools:

• Baking Dish – I used an Emile Henry pie dish in these photos, but this similar pie dish is a more budget friendly-option!

More Fruit Desserts to Love:

• Best One-Bowl Blueberry Crisp
• Cranberry Apple Crisp with Brown Sugar Topping
• Peach Nectarine Blackberry Crisp
• Skillet Blueberry Peach Cobbler
• Salted Caramel Pear Cobbler
• Cake Mix Peach Cobbler

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