Skillet Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Fresh strawberries and rhubarb meld together under a crisp oat crumble in this gluten-free dessert recipe made in just one skillet. If you're not gluten-sensitive, regular rolled oats will work too. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra-special treat.
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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4 cups sliced rhubarb (1/2-inch; about 1 pound),fresh or frozen (thawed)
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4 cups hulled and quartered strawberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
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⅔ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons orange or lemon juice
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1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 ½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
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½ cup almond meal
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⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
Description
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until just starting to brown. Add rhubarb, strawberries and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until the fruit starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
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Whisk orange (or lemon) juice, cornstarch and vanilla in a small bowl. Drizzle over the fruit mixture and stir to combine.
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Combine oats, almond meal, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter and stir into the oats mixture. Crumble the topping over the fruit.
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Bake the crisp until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.