Rhubarb crumble with oats recipe

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Our rhubarb crumble with oats serves four people and takes 15 minutes to prepare.

rhubarb crumble with oats
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Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time15 mins
Cooking Time45 mins
Total Time1 hours
Five A DayOne
Cost RangeCheap
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories417 Kcal21%
Sugars56.3 g63%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Protein7.6 g15%
Fat2.7 g4%
Carbohydrates91.9 g35%

Our rhubarb crumble with oats is 417 calories per portion and uses just eight ingredients. 

This crumble topping is buttery and crunchy, which perfectly compliments and contrasts the tangy, soft rhubarb pieces. Our recipe is easy to make with only three steps in the method and a total cooking time of 45 minutes. 

 

Ingredients

  • 1kg rhubarb, trimmed and sliced into chunks
  • 100g soft brown sugar
  • 1 orange, zest and juice

For the crumble:

  • 100g plain flour
  • 100g butter
  • 100g oats
  • 100g sugar
  • 2 pieces of stem ginger, chopped

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200C (180C fan, Gas 6). Make the crumble filling by putting the rhubarb, brown sugar, orange zest and juice into a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, until the rhubarb has softened. Tip the rhubarb mixture into an ovenproof baking dish.
  2. To make the crumble topping, put the flour and butter into a large mixing bowl, and rub together with your hands, until it resembles breadcrumbs.Stir in the oats, sugar and stem ginger.
  3. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the rhubarb and bake for 40 minutes until golden on top.

Top tips for making a rhubarb crumble with oats:

Rhubarb tends to shrink down when cooked, so don't be put off if it looks like too much in your pan initially. You could add a sprinkle of ground ginger or cinnamon to the topping if you want a hint of spice. You could also mix through some chopped nuts for added crunch. Continue reading for more tips on how to store rhubarb.

Can you make rhubarb crumble with apples?

Yes you can make a crumble using a combination of apples and rhubarb if you don’t have the full quantity of rhubarb for the recipe. Given the tartness of the rhubarb you might like to use sweeter eating apples such as jazz or pink lady. 

When is rhubarb in season?

Forced rhubarb is available from January to April. It is tender and has a wonderful bright pink colour. Field grown rhubarb is available until late Summer but the stems can have a paler, green colour. 

How long does rhubarb last?

Fresh rhubarb will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. If you have lots of rhubarb and want to freeze it, it’s best to cook it first. You could roast or steam it before freezing or preserve it as a pickle instead. 

Give your crumble the presentation it deserves by using a gorgeous oven-proof dish that will look attractive when placed in the centre of your table. We love this one from Le Creuset and it’s available in lots of colours. 

Le Creuset Heritage Rectangular Dish 26cm - View at Amazon 

Le Creuset Heritage Rectangular Dish 26cm - View at Amazon 

Aesthetically pleasing, durable and practical, this dish is a versatile piece of cookware for any enthusiastic home cook. From crumbles to cottage pies, this oven-proof dish has handles to make it easier to pick up and slide into the oven and is also dishwasher safe.

If you’d prefer a traditional apple crumble recipe we have an excellent option but if you’re ready for something a little different, this peach crumble is a great place to start. You might also like the Hairy Bikers apple and blackberry crumble.

Jessica Dady
Food Editor

Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 12 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies