Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble – Gluten Free, Quick and Easy
Strawberries and rhubarb are a wonderful sweet/tart combination, and come together in an easy and yummy fashion in this strawberry-rhubarb crumble. It’s gluten free (and dairy free if you like) and uses less refined sugar than most crisp and cobbler recipes. (You can even use all honey if you prefer.)
We enjoy this strawberry rhubarb crumble hot or cold, plain or with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of vanilla yogurt. Last time I made up a batch, I shared one of the photos with my friend, the divine Miss MaryJean, and she was inspired to pop over for a visit and give it a try. She said it was worth the drive. I hope you enjoy it, too! This crumble topping also pairs well with most other seasonal fruits or fruit combinations. Note – you can visit our rhubarb growing guide for help with your patch.
Crumble or Crisp?
The terms “crumble” and “crisp” both refer to baked fruit desserts with a streusel or granola style topping that are a combination of flour, sometimes nuts or oatmeal, butter and sugar. Crisps originally referred only to those that contained oatmeal, but now the terms are often used interchangeably.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Recipe
Ingredients
Filling:
- 3 cups rhubarb, finely chopped, fresh or thawed
- 3 cups strawberries, chopped, fresh or thawed
- 1 cup sugar or 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tsp almond extract
Crumble:
- 1 ounce package (1/4 cup) slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend (I prefer Namaste) or all purpose flour for those who aren’t gluten free
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For Strawberry-Rhubarb Filling:
Combine chopped rhubarb and strawberries in a 9″x13″ baking dish. I prefer to use a glass baking pan because it is non-reactive.
In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, cornstarch and almond extract. Pour sugar mixture over fruit, mix to coat.
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For Crumble Topping:
Combine almond, gluten free flour, coconut and cinnamon in a medium bowl, mix well. Cut in chilled butter using a pastry blender to form pea sized lumps, or smash together with your fingers. Add in honey and blend well with by hand.
Evenly distribute clumps of topping over the fruit filling.
Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, until evenly browned and center is gently bubbling. Let cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving (if you can wait that long – this smells sooo good in the oven).
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble – Enjoy this seasonal combination of fruits fresh or frozen. Goes together in minutes, gluten free, sweetened with honey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 cups rhubarb, finely chopped, fresh or thawed
- 3 cups strawberries, chopped, fresh or thawed
- 1 cup sugar or 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tsp almond extract
Crumble
- 1 ounce package (1/4 cup) slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup gluten-free flour blend (or all purpose flour if you are not gluten free)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For Filling
- Combine chopped rhubarb and strawberries in a 9″x13″ baking dish. I prefer to use a glass baking pan because it is non-reactive.
- In a separate bowl, mix together sugar, cornstarch and almond extract. Pour sugar mixture over fruit, mix to coat.
For Crumble
- Combine almond, gluten free flour, coconut and cinnamon in a medium bowl, mix well. Cut in chilled butter using a pastry blender to form pea sized lumps, or smash together with your fingers. Add in honey and blend well with by hand. Evenly distribute clumps of topping over the fruit filling.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, until evenly browned and center is gently bubbling. Let cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
What’s your favorite strawberry-rhubarb combination?
Do you have a favorite rhubarb or strawberry recipe? Please share – I’m always looking for new ideas. Another favorite of mine is strawberry rhubarb jam.
PS – If you try the strawberry rhubarb crumble recipe or another fruit combination, let me know how you like it!
You may also enjoy:
- Rhubarb Pudding Cake
- Old Fashioned Rhubarb Custard Pie Like Mom Used to Make
- 12 Ways to Preserve Strawberries, Plus Tips to Keep Strawberries Fresh Longer
- Rhuberry Spread – Naturally Sweetened Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
- Rhubarb Cherry Wine – Hot Pink Spring in a Bottle
- Rhubarb Sauce for Canning – Savory and Sweet
Originally published in 2011, updated in 2016, 2018.