Reviewed: May 23, 2012

I made exactly as stated except that I baked the bottom crust for 15 min. While baking I cooked the water, vanilla, sugar, cornstarch until thick (added a couple of min. just to be sure) I then poured this on top of fruit in large bowl & stirred until all fruit was covered. I poured this directly over bottom of crust (didn't cool) put the crumb mixture over top & baked 45 min. or until fruit was soft (check with fork). I served with ice cream & it was a hit. I didn't think it was too sweet but I will decrease the water to 3/4c next time. I didn't serve until it was cooled & it was a bit runny. Definitely a keeper! I think I may try some blueberries along with the rhubarb & strawberries next time.

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Jill75

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Home Town: Tipton, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: May 18, 2012

Delicious. I used a little lemon juie to cut the tartness of the rhubarb, and put a couple pinches of sugar in with the rhubarb to marinate for a few minutes. I think next time I will used less sugar, even though I used 3/4 c this first time.. doesn't need that much sugar. Great recipe!

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Mountaindweller

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2012

First rate! Did make some suggested changes. Baked bottom crust for 15 minutes and let cool while preparing the fruit. I combined the fruit and cornstarch mixture in a bowl before pouring over bottom crust. I also reduced the white sugar to 3/4 and water to 3/4 cup. Added 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier to fruit mixture, but you really couldn't taste it. Baked an additional 45 minutes. Would definitely make again, but I think I'd reduce the water even more...it was pretty juicy. Tasted great, though, and our company loved it.

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Kelly

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Living In: Portland, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2012

Yum! This is a nice recipe. Different than most crisps I've make because this one uses crunch on the bottom too. I made a few modifcations and it turned out great. I baked the crunch about 15 minutes in the oven BEFORE putting the fruit in, as others have mentioned. Then I deleted the vanilla flavoring and instead used 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1/2 cup water and an extra tablespoon of cornstarch. The orange juice brightens the flavor. I also reduced the white sugar to about 3/4 cup so it would be a bit more tart. YUM! A definate keeper. Thanks for sharing.

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Pam

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Home Town: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2012

This was excellent! Thanks so much for sharing!

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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2011

this was so delicious!!!think tho I will mash the fruits up instead to see what it would be like...Everybody loved it!!!Another keeper!!!

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tracey

Home Town: Milton, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: May 26, 2011

my HUsband loved it...Mr. picky himself thankyou for all the ideas

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kc7769

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2010

I used the recipe almost to the letter. However, I did not have any cornstarch, so I used a quick cook tapioca pudding mix (4tsp. tapicoa.= 1tbs corn starch). It gave it this wonderful vanillay creamy texture. Everyone LOVED IT! My only other advice would be to make sure you put something under your baking dish because it does bubble over a bit.

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joesgirl0518

Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2010

OMG- excellent! Was a bit sweet, but served with soft serve vanilla ice cream was really, really good. I did add as much fruit as i could fit and i think it might have been a little more that asked for.

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