Description
Rhubarb crumble brings nostalgic British countryside charm to dessert tables with its perfect balance of tart fruit and buttery, crumbly topping. Sweet memories bloom as crimson rhubarb melts beneath golden, crisp layers, inviting warm indulgence right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 900 grams (2 pounds) rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
Topping Ingredients:
- 225 grams (1 3/4 cups) plain flour
- 175 grams (3/4 cup) chilled butter, cubed
Sweeteners:
- 275 grams (1 1/3 cups) caster sugar
Serving:
- Clotted cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C, ensuring the temperature is consistent for optimal baking results.
- Create the crumble topping by gently massaging cold butter into flour until a textured, uneven mixture forms, then incorporate sugar to enhance the crumbly consistency.
- Macerate the rhubarb by combining it with sugar and allowing the mixture to rest, which helps release natural juices and intensify the fruit’s flavor.
- Transfer the macerated rhubarb into a baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared crumble topping over the rhubarb, covering the entire surface to create a delightful crunchy layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit underneath, indicating the dessert is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to cool slightly, which helps the filling set and prevents burning while serving.
- Serve warm with a dollop of clotted cream for a rich, indulgent finish that complements the tangy rhubarb.
Notes
- Sweeten rhubarb strategically by letting it macerate with sugar to reduce tartness and create a more balanced flavor profile.
- Use cold butter when rubbing into flour for a crumblier, more textured topping that holds its shape during baking.
- Adjust sugar levels for different rhubarb varieties, as some are naturally more tart than others, ensuring a perfect sweet-tangy balance.
- Consider adding a sprinkle of ground ginger or cinnamon to the crumble topping for an extra layer of warmth and complexity in the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg