Rhubarb and strawberries are signs of spring in much of the United States.
Strawberries share the same season and temper rhubarb’s astringency, making the duo a classic pairing.
Here’s how we made this recipe diabetes-friendly
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The2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americansrecommendslimiting calories from added sugarsto less than 10% of daily calories.
(That’s 12 teaspoons or 48 grams of sugar if following a 2,000-calorie-per-day diet.)
Many crisps are packed with sugar, overwhelming the flavor of the fruit into one-dimensional sweetness.
These additions amp up the natural flavors and lessen the need for sugar.
Here, a portion of the traditional butter is replaced with canola oil, whichlowers saturated fat.
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Can I make a gluten-free crisp?
Can this be baked in individual ramekins instead of one large baking dish?
To make into individual ramekins: Prepare the fruit and oat mixtures in separate bowls.
Divide the fruit mixture evenly between 6 (6-ounce) ovenproof ramekins or custard cups.
Divide the topping over the fruit.
Bake until the fruit is bubbly around the edges and the topping has browned, about 25 minutes.
Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
The crisp is best prepared that day, but a day-old crisp for breakfast is good, too!
Can I make the Low-Sugar Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp ahead of time?
The fruit mixture may be made ahead and stored in a sealable container in the refrigerator.
The crisp mixture may be made ahead and stored in a separate sealable container in the refrigerator.
It will harden and solidify; simply break it up a bit with a fork.
Before baking, allow the fruit mixture to come to room temperature.
Stir the chilled oat topping with a fork and divide over the prepared baking dish(es).
Proceed with baking instructions, 25 minutes for ramekins and 35 minutes for a baking dish.
Can I use a different fruit combo?
The whole concept of a crisp is based on ease and simplicity.
Transfer to a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the fruit.
Bake until the fruit is bubbly around the edges and the topping has browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
Let cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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