Nothing says summer is here like strawberries and rhubarb. The combination of the two is a classic one. Add a couple of twists and you have a super easy and delicious bite of sunshine.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degree.
You will need a fairly large bowl. Cut up tons of strawberries and rhubarb, enough to fit into whatever baking pan or Pyrex you will use. Avoid the green tips of the rhubarb, too tart...did you know that rhubarb greens are poisonous?
Add the zest and juice of 1 large orange
Add 2 tbsp of quick cooking tapioca- I use Minit brand- this is a key ingredient to any berry pie for a gorgeous glossy texture, Much better than goopy flour or cornstarch
Add 1 cup of white sugar or Splenda if you want to avoid all that sugar, equally good.
Add cracked pepper to taste. I like lots!
Put the fruit mixture into the pan. Dab a few bits of butter on top of the fruit. If you want to make a compote, just melt the above in a solid pot on medium heat until melted. Fabulous over ice cream or on toast!
Crumble topping: (make a double batch for a large Pyrex or pan)
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cardamon- fantastic add in for any crumble for hint of rounded flavour
Mix well so everything is buttery.
Cover the fruit with the crumble and cook for about 40-50 minutes. Needs to get bubbly and golden brown.
This crumble, like all crumbles is great with vanilla ice cream or pour some 35% cream on top...to die for!!
Pre-heat oven to 350 degree.
You will need a fairly large bowl. Cut up tons of strawberries and rhubarb, enough to fit into whatever baking pan or Pyrex you will use. Avoid the green tips of the rhubarb, too tart...did you know that rhubarb greens are poisonous?
Add the zest and juice of 1 large orange
Add 2 tbsp of quick cooking tapioca- I use Minit brand- this is a key ingredient to any berry pie for a gorgeous glossy texture, Much better than goopy flour or cornstarch
Add 1 cup of white sugar or Splenda if you want to avoid all that sugar, equally good.
Add cracked pepper to taste. I like lots!
Put the fruit mixture into the pan. Dab a few bits of butter on top of the fruit. If you want to make a compote, just melt the above in a solid pot on medium heat until melted. Fabulous over ice cream or on toast!
Crumble topping: (make a double batch for a large Pyrex or pan)
1 cup oatmeal
1/3 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. melted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cardamon- fantastic add in for any crumble for hint of rounded flavour
Mix well so everything is buttery.
Cover the fruit with the crumble and cook for about 40-50 minutes. Needs to get bubbly and golden brown.
This crumble, like all crumbles is great with vanilla ice cream or pour some 35% cream on top...to die for!!
Cute!
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