Rhubarb and Apple Crumble

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble- a recipe for the traditional British dessert. A sharp tasting apple and rhubarb fruit layer topped off with a sweet, buttery crumble. It's easy winter dessert recipe, served with custard.

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble and custard close up shot with text

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Today's recipe is for a classic rhubarb and apple crumble. I grew up in a dessert family. We had all the usual traditional puddings: syrup sponge, crumble and so on. These days, my mum only really makes dessert when we are all visiting, as my dad claims he doesn't like "sweet things"... Funny how "sweet things" go missing on a regular basis when only he's around though... A case for Miss. Marple!

Rhubarb and apple crumble is one of my favourite desserts to make, especially in winter. It takes very little effort and is always a crowd pleaser, something about the contrast of the slightly sweet but sharp rhubarb and apple against the sweet crumble and custard. Mmmm! 



 collage of raw rhubarb and the cooked crumble


Make Rhubarb and Apple Crumble

Main steps of the recipe:

raw chopped rhubarb and peeled apple chunks

Chop the rhubarb and peel and chop the cooking apples. cook them down with a little sugar.

cooked rhubarb and apple in a saucepan

When softened, transfer to a casserole dish.

Cooked rhubarb and apple crumble in  glass dish

Top with crumble and bake in the oven until golden brown.

a portion of rhubarb and apple crumble with custard in a white bowl

Serve with custard.

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Rhubarb and Apple Crumble

Rhubarb and Apple Crumble- a recipe for the traditional British dessert. A sharp tasting apple and rhubarb fruit layer topped off with a sweet, buttery crumble. An easy winter dessert recipe, served with custard.
prep time: 20 minscook time: 25 minstotal time: 45 mins

ingredients:

For the filling
  • 2 large cooking apples
  • 6 sticks of rhubarb
  • 50ml water
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
For the crumble
  • 140g plain flour
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 100g butter
  • 70g oats

instructions

  1. Peel the apples and chop them into good-sized chunks so they contrast against the rhubarb.
  2. Chop the rhubarb into roughly 2 inch-ish pieces.
  3. Heat the water and sugar on medium heat in a large saucepan until the sugar dissolves and then add the apple chunks and the rhubarb.
  4. Leave on the heat until some of the rhubarb has started to soften. Don't stir too much or the apple will turn to mush.
  5. Pour the fruit mixture into a medium casserole dish.
  6. Cut the butter into small chunks.
  7. Put all the crumble ingredients in a large mixing bowl and rub together with your fingers until it feels a bit like breadcrumbs.
  8. Pour the topping over the fruit and then spread out with a fork or a spoon.
  9. Pop in the oven at 180 (160 fan, Gas mark 4) for 25 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown. If it doesn't seem to be browning how you want, pop it under a hot grill for 4-5 mins at the end to crisp it up.
  10. Serve with custard or ice cream. The leftovers will keep for a few days.

NOTES:

Can be made ahead and frozen.
calories
370
fat (grams)
15
sat. fat (grams)
9
carbs (grams)
55
protein (grams)
6
sugar (grams)
24
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