Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

STRAWBERRIES THAT RIPEN in late spring have an unmistakable sweet, floral perfume that seems to lead us by the nose toward summer. When combined with bright, tart, pleasantly tannic rhubarb, they make for a beautiful dessert with compelling contrast and complexity.

And is there an easier, more satisfying way to enjoy this combination than baked into a crisp? Making a crisp is much easier than making a pie, as the