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Rhubarb Crumble

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 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. 4

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

  5. 5

    Spread the topping evenly over the rhubarb layer.

  6. 6

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

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Rhubarb Crumble at?

For Rhubarb Crumble, the oven is set to 375 F (about 190 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 6.

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Rhubarb Crumble?

The entry for Rhubarb Crumble calls for 1/2 cup light brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Can I make Rhubarb Crumble gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Rhubarb Crumble 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.

Is Rhubarb Crumble vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Rhubarb Crumble?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 310 calories, with 4 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 95 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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