Today I am shamelessly taking credit for something I did not make.
My mom made this delicious dessert, over on the other side of the country from me, and when she told me about it, I naturally encouraged her to take a picture of two and send them my way. Food blogging 101: How to ask others for help; course coming soon to a university near you :)
That is not to say I haven’t made this recipe – I actually have! But I haven’t photographed it, or made it in such a pretty dish, or made it with strawberries, I’ve always made a strictly rhubarb version. I’ve also enjoyed this recipe numerous times at my big sister’s house, and it’s a big part of the reason I planted rhubarb in my garden this year.
Which is all to say, this is a classic family favourite, with a more recent gluten free adaptation included in the recipe notes. This recipe has been in our family for more years than I have, and I’m so glad my mom got pictures of the deliciousness so I can share it with all of you, because really, what’s a recipe without pictures?
This is one of those crumbles with a crust on the top and the bottom, the best way to go for those, like me, who want maximum crumble-to-topping ratios. A quick syrup is made and poured over the fruit for a tangy, sweet, sticky center that is quite irresistible, especially when topped with a bit of good vanilla ice cream. Mom’s promised some rhubarb treats awaiting us upon our arrival in Ontario later this summer and my mouth is already watering…remember how I didn’t want to gain too much weight before my sister’s wedding? It’s really because I know I’ll gain 10 pounds in the time I’m at my mom’s house. FACT: If you put delicious food in front of me, at any time of day, I WILL eat it. All.
Now sally forth and have a great week full of fresh, delicious food! And thank my mom for being willing to share her family jewels with the internet world ;)
- 4 cups diced rhubarb
- ½ - ¾ cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup flour (see note for gluten free version)
- ¾ cup quick oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, melted
- Sauce:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon with the melted butter. Press ½ the mixture into a lightly greased 9”x9” baking pan or pie plate.
- Spread rhubarb and strawberries over base.
- Mix sauce ingredients in small saucepan and cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Pour sauce over rhubarb. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over top and press down lightly.
- Bake at 350º for about 1 hour.
Thanks Mom!!
Just made this and it is fantastic! Snuck a taste early, and can’t wait until after dinner!
Great recipe, and even better idea! I didn’t have all the ingredients, so had to improvise. No oat flakes? Used my own granola, and took out the nuts and dried fruit. Reduced the sugars, as I do in all recipes. Not enough strawberries? Added cut up grapes. It all worked perfectly. Thanks so much!
I’ve never tried grapes in fruit crumble – great idea! Glad you liked it and made it your own!
Your crumble looks delicious! Love the rhubarb strawberry combo for it. YUM!
Oh yum! Crumble on the top and the bottom is an excellent idea! I love the crumble best but have never thought to put it on on the bottom too. The strawberry rhubarb combination sounds good too…will have to try this one of these days!
This looks amazing! My mom makes a strawberry rhubarb pie every year that is a family favourite, but we love crumble too! Your mom is so sweet to take photos for you – and she’s very good at it!
oh, yum! your mom’s crumble looks absolutely divine and i love that it has a crust/crumble on both the top AND the bottom. looks fantastic!
Kim, it’s time for you to move back to BC, specifically Vernon so you can make me some of your yummy recipies again :-)
Thanks Anna for showing off my dessert. It is probably my all time favourite way to eat rhubarb. :)
I love the crumble part, well the fruit too!! I can just eat crumble!!! Yum!! Your dessert looks fantastic!
Strawberry rhubarb is one of my favorite combinations and I love crumbles. . .this has my name written all over it! Yum!