Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Red fruit bubbling away under a crunchy oat topping — this dessert tastes like summer.
For an added nutrition boost, add a tablespoon of hemp hearts or chia seeds to the fruit filling.

INGREDIENTS

Filling

• 4 cups chopped rhubarb
• 4 cups frozen, thawed or chopped fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup sugar, preferably brown
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup butter or non-hydrogenated margarine, melted

PREPARATION

Filling

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a deep baking dish that is about 11 inches by 7 inches.
• Add the fruit to the dish and sprinkle with the sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Topping

• In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
• Pour in the melted butter/margarine and stir until mixture looks like peas.
• Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the fruit.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown, and the fruit is bubbling, about 35-45 minutes.