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Rhubarb Crumble

Rhubarb Crumble

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Tart rhubarb topped with a buttery oat crumble and baked to perfection. Serve warm with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream.
Course Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine American
Keyword crumble, dessert, rhubarb, spring
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 454
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

  • nonstick baking spray or butter
  • 1½ pounds rhubarb sliced 1/2-inch thickness
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 lemon juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

FOR THE CRUMB TOPPING:

  • 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces

Serve With (optional):

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prepare The Rhubarb:

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃) and lightly spray/grease an 8x11 (or 2 to 3 quart) baking dish.
  • In a large bowl toss together the rhubarb, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla extract. Toss we'll to combine and set off to the side.

MAKE THE CRUMB TOPPING:

  • In a mixing bowl, measure and add flour, oats, sugar, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger and salt.
  • Add the butter and using a pastry cutter, blend the butter into the dry ingredients until it small crumbs are formed.
  • Transfer the rhubarb to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the crumble over top of the rhubarb and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the crumb is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender and bubbly.
  • Allow the crumble to cool 20 to 30 minutes before serving. We like it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.
The nutritional information is for the crumble only and does not include and additional toppings (I.e. ice cream).

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 589IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg