How to make crumble for rhubarb?
To make a crumble for rhubarb, you only need a handful of ingredients: butter and flour for the 'breadcrumbs', then sugar. We've added vanilla and oats in our rhubarb crumble recipe for some extra flavour and texture.
How to prepare rhubarb for crumble?
It's easy to prepare rhubarb for crumble. Simply wash and trim the ends from the rhubarb. In our rhubarb crumble recipe, the fruit is chopped into 4cm lengths for bite-size pieces.
Can you freeze rhubarb crumble?
Yes, you can freeze rhubarb crumble. Bake first, then leave to cool completely. Wrap the dish well in clingfilm and foil. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. For more tips, see the freezing and defrosting guidelines, above.
How to stew rhubarb for crumble?
To stew rhubarb for a crumble, you don't need to stew it on the hob. Stewing fruit just means cooking it slowly in its own juices, often with the addition of sugar. In our rhubarb crumble recipe, simply place the prepared fruit in the pie dish or baking dish, add the crumble topping and bake.
What goes with rhubarb in a crumble?
Vanilla extract goes particularly well with rhubarb in a crumble, balancing the tangy flavour of the fruit. You could also experiment with warming spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. We've lots of tempting flavour combos in our rhubarb recipes collection.
Do you peel rhubarb for crumble?
No, you don't need to peel rhubarb for crumble. Simply wash the fruit and trim the ends.
How long to cook rhubarb crumble?
It takes 45 minutes to cook our rhubarb crumble recipe, but some recipes may require less cooking time. For example, in our Cheat's rhubarb crumble, the fruit is cooked on the hob first for around 10 minutes, then finished off in the oven with the granola topping.