Classic rhubarb crumble
Soft, lightly sweetened rhubarb under a buttery crumble topping. Serve it hot with custard.
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Ingredients · 7
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- RhubarbCut into chunks500 g
- Golden caster sugar100 g
- PortOptional3 tbsp
- Self-raising flour140 g
- ButterChilled85 g
- Light brown muscovado sugar50 g
- WalnutsOptional, chopped50 g
Method · 7 steps
- 1
Put the rhubarb pieces in a saucepan with the caster sugar and the port, if using.
- 2
Cover and simmer gently on the lowest heat for 15 minutes, adding extra sugar for a sweeter result. When the rhubarb is soft but still holds its shape, tip it into a medium baking dish.
- 3
Set the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- 4
For the topping, rub the flour and chilled butter together with your fingertips to a soft, crumbly mixture.
- 5
Mix in the muscovado sugar and walnuts, if using, with your hands.
- 6
Sprinkle the topping across the rhubarb, then bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- 7
Serve piping hot with plenty of thick vanilla custard.






