Recipe For Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) For crust
• 1/4 teaspoon salt For crust
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed For crust
• 3-4 tablespoons ice-cold water For crust
• 2 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces For filling
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved For filling
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar For filling
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch For filling thickening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances filling flavor
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds brightness to filling
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + 1/4 cup (topping) Old-fashioned rolled oats For optional topping
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed For optional topping
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour For optional topping
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For optional topping
• A pinch of ground cinnamon Adds warm note to topping