Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Ingredients:

3 cups fresh rhubarb, sliced into pieces aboutt 1/2 inch thick.

3 cups strawberries, cut into large pieces

1/2 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

dash of cinnamon

grated peel of one lemon

FOR THE TOPPING:

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup oatmeal

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces

dash of cinnamon

Directions:

Mix the berries, rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel and cinnamon together thoroughly.

Place in an ovenproof casserole.

Mix the topping ingredients together in a bowl, using your fingers to blend the butter with the other ingredients.

Don't worry about getting everything finely blended.

You can leave some of the butter in larger pieces.

Place the topping over the fruit and sprinkle with a little more cinnamon.

Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1/2 hour.

Let it cool at least 1/2 hour before serving.

Great with ice cream.