The springtime arrival of rhubarb is a cause for celebration- and baking! Fear not its tartness - just team it with strawberries for asweet and tangy treat. Off-season? Try this easy crisp topping over anyfruit combination. Not nuts about walnuts? Try filberts, almonds, orpecans instead.

Tip: Serve this ina bowl, since the strawberries give off a lot of juice.

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1 lb rhubarb, trimmed and cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 1 pint strawberries, hulled and halved
  • ¼ cup white grape juice concentrate
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Topping:

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 Tbsp white grape juice concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp Splenda, brown sugar, or honey
  • 2 Tbsp (¼ stick) butter, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F. In large bowl, combine rhubarb, strawberries, juice concentrate, and lemon juice. Pour into 8-inch pie tin or baking dish.
  2. In food processor, combine all topping ingredients. Process until crumbly. Evenly scatter topping over fruit. Press down lightly on topping.
  3. Bake about 35 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit bubbling. Let cool slightly and serve warm. Leftovers can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.

Serves 8

Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 135 calories
  • Vitamin C: 1½ servings
  • Other fruit: 1 serving