Description
A sweet and tangy dessert featuring fresh strawberries and rhubarb topped with a golden biscuit crust. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk just until moistened to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough over the fruit mixture, leaving some gaps.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar for topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- You can use frozen fruit, just thaw and drain first.
- Adjust sugar based on the tartness of rhubarb and strawberries.
- Best served warm, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg