Rhubarb & Apple Crumble Recipe
A comforting and tangy Rhubarb & Apple Crumble featuring tart rhubarb and crisp apples roasted with vanilla and sugar, topped with a buttery, crumbly ginger-spiced topping. This classic British dessert is baked until golden and perfect served warm with ice cream or custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 450g rhubarb, cut into 3cm slices
- 350g apples (Bramley or Granny Smith), peeled and cut into 3cm chunks
- 1 vanilla pod, split open or 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract
- 120g golden caster sugar
Crumble Topping
- 200g plain flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 100g cold salted butter, chopped
- 70g light soft brown sugar
To Serve
- Ice cream or custard
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or gas mark 6, ensuring it’s ready for roasting the fruit and baking the crumble topping.
- Prepare the Fruit Filling: In an ovenproof dish, combine the rhubarb slices, apple chunks, split vanilla pod or vanilla paste, and the golden caster sugar. Toss everything together to coat the fruit evenly.
- Roast the Fruit: Place the dish in the oven and roast the fruit mixture for 10 minutes. This softens the fruit and infuses it with the vanilla and sugar flavors.
- Make the Crumble Topping: While the fruit roasts, mix the plain flour and optional ground ginger in a large bowl. Add the cold chopped salted butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles chunky breadcrumbs. Then stir through the light soft brown sugar.
- Assemble the Crumble: Remove the partially cooked fruit from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit mixture, making sure to cover it completely.
- Bake Until Golden: Return the dish to the oven and bake for a further 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Once baked, serve the rhubarb and apple crumble warm with your choice of ice cream or custard for a delicious dessert.
Notes
- Using tart apples like Bramley or Granny Smith balances the sweetness of the crumble topping.
- Ground ginger is optional but adds a warm, spicy note that complements the rhubarb.
- Make sure the butter for the crumble topping is cold to achieve a good crumbly texture.
- Vanilla paste or extract can be substituted if you don’t have a vanilla pod.
- This crumble can be made in advance and reheated in the oven before serving.
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