What is the difference between a crumble, crisp, and cobbler?

A crumble features a streusel-like topping made with flour, butter, and sugar, often including oats, creating a dense, clumpy texture when baked. A crisp is similar but designed to be crunchier, typically containing more oats and sometimes nuts for a lighter, crispier topping. A cobbler is quite different, featuring a biscuit or cake-like topping that's dropped or layered over the fruit, puffing up like cake after baking. Crisp and crumble can generally be used interchangeably, so you can call this a strawberry rhubarb crisp, too!

Should rhubarb be cooked before baking?

Nope! You can add raw rhubarb right into the crumble. It will cook slightly in the compote and continue cooking until soft in the oven.

Can I use frozen fruit?

Definitely! Feel free to use frozen strawberries or frozen rhubarb if you prefer. Since you are cooking the filling, you can use fresh or frozen fruit. You can throw them into the saucepan frozen! However, if you thaw the fruit first, I recommend drying it on a paper towel to remove additional water.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

by Nikki Lee Published: February 27, 2025

5 from 1 vote

This Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble celebrates the best flavors of spring. The combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries creates a perfectly balanced filling that bubbles beneath a crispy, buttery oat topping! While it's delicious on its own, a scoop of vanilla ice cream takes it to the next level!

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Storage: Cover or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days (you may find the filling may become a bit watery in the refrigerator the longer it sits).
Freeze: Store the cooled rhubarb strawberry crumble in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating and enjoying.
Reheat: You can reheat your crumble in the oven for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees or in the Air Fryer for about 3-5 minutes.

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Julie Steuri says:

March 2, 2025 at 10:34 am

Delicious recipes you have

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1. Nikki Lee says:
  
  March 3, 2025 at 7:46 am
  
  Thank you, Julie!
  
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