Rhubarb Crumble

Name: Rhubarb Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs fresh rhubarb, chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1.5 cups plain flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cubed; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup rolled oats

A classic British dessert featuring tart rhubarb topped with a sweet, buttery oat crumble. Baked until golden brown and bubbly.

55 minEasyServes 6310 cal/serving

BritishDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs fresh rhubarb, chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1.5 cups plain flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cubed
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
2

Toss 1.5 lbs chopped fresh rhubarb with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a bowl and transfer into the baking dish.
3

In another bowl, rub 1/2 cup chilled, cubed unsalted butter into 1.5 cups plain flour with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
4

Stir 1/2 cup light brown sugar and 1/2 cup rolled oats into the flour mixture.
5

Spread the topping evenly over the rhubarb layer.
6

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.

Questions

Can I make Rhubarb Crumble dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Rhubarb Crumble gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups plain flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works); the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Rhubarb Crumble keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Rhubarb Crumble?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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