Sweet Rhubarb Crumble

2021-05-17 08:28

Rhubarb's an easy plant to grow, but not everyone likes the bitter taste. This crumble sweetens it up considerably, leaving just enough to give a feeling of contrast

Can be made ahead of time and then stored in the fridge, or put in the oven immediately. Serve on it's own, or with cream, custard or ice-cream.

Cooking Time

Prep Cooking Total
10 mins 35 mins 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 225g plain flour
  • 75g unsalted butter
  • 110g soft brown sugar
  • 600g Rhubarb (about 3 stems)
  • 2 small apples
  • 130g caster sugar
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

Method

  1. Wash the rhubarb
  2. Chop it into lengths of about 2.5cm
  3. Place into the bottom of a deep baking dish
  4. Peel the apples
  5. Cut into quarters and chop out the cores
  6. Cut each of the quarters lengthwise into 4 slices each
  7. Lay the apple slices on top of the rhubarb
  8. Sprinkle the caster sugar over the rhubarb/apple
  9. Put the flour into a large mixing bowl
  10. Wash and thoroughly dry your hands
  11. Put the butter into the mixing bowl
  12. Use you hands to rub the flour into the butter, until it starts to look crumbly
  13. Add the soft brown sugar and rub/mix in by hand
  14. Sprinkle the crumble over the top of the fruit
  15. Use a fork or your finger to even it out, but don't press down
  16. Sprinkle the granulated sugar on top to give a slight crunch
  17. Optional: Put in the fridge for cooking later
  18. Cook in an oven preheated to 200c for 30-40 minutes (until the crumble is turning golden brown)
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