Rhubarb and apple crumble recipe

This rhubarb and apple crumble is sweet, tart, and very satisfying.

This twist on a classic rhubarb crumble (opens in new tab) is the ultimate British pudding as you can use home-grown rhubarb, at its best in the late springtime, and a collection of apples. And this rhubarb and apple crumble is so easy to make, so it's perfect if you need to whip something up in a bit of a hurry. It primarily uses store cupboard ingredients along with butter and fresh fruit. While you can serve it on its own for a simple flavour, we recommend pairing it with hot custard or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• 600g (1lb 5oz) rhubarb, sliced into 5cm (2in) lengths
• 450g (1lb) Bramley apples, cored, peeled and cut into thick wedges
• 150g (5oz) golden caster sugar
• 25g (1oz) butter, cubed
• 50g (2oz) plain flour
• 100g (4oz) luxury muesli
• 50g (2oz) light muscovado sugar
• pinch of cinnamon

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F, gas mark 7). To make the apple crumble, place the rhubarb, apples and caster sugar in a large roasting tin and roast for 20 mins until softened and lightly charred.
2. Place the butter and flour in a food processor and whizz until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the remaining ingredients.
3. Spoon the cooked fruit into a baking dish and scatter over the crumble mixture. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden. Delicious served with crème fraîche.

Top tips for making rhubarb and apple crumble:

Want your crumble with a little more crunch? Add some chopped or ground almonds into the mixture. It will also give your crumble topping a delightful nutty flavour.

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