Warm, comforting, and filling, bursting with fruity flavor and a magnificent crumble topping. Apple and rhubarb crumble, has to be one of our most favorite crumble recipes. We always make a batch of this tasty dessert when rhubarb is in season, it’s SO good, it always gets eaten!
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Why you’ll love this delicious crumble recipe
What ingredients will I need?
You’ll need all the ingredients listed in the photograph below.
Home cooking at its best, apple and rhubarb crumble is a great warming and comforting dessert but packing a real fruity flavor.
What do I serve with apple and rhubarb crumble?
As delicious as apple rhubarb crumble is on its own, we prefer to serve it with cream or vanilla ice cream.
Custard is also something that a lot of people like to serve with crumble, especially apple crumble, but it’s not our favorite.
You decide, serve it with something you love.
Make it vegan
If you’d like to make your apple rhubarb crumble suitable for vegans, then that’s no problem.
Simply replace the unsalted butter with vegan butter.
When serving it, remember to serve it with vegan vanilla ice cream, cream, or custard.
What equipment will I need to make this recipe?
The good news is that you don’t need a great deal of equipment to make an apple rhubarb crumble.
You’ll need a sharp knife, a mixing bowl, a pan, and an ovenproof dish – that’s it, chances are you’ve already got these in your kitchen cupboards.
How do I store it?
Our apple and rhubarb crumble will store well and we’ll keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can also batch cook it, but we don’t recommend freezing whole.
You can freeze both the rhubarb apple mixture and the crumble topping but store them separately.
The reason is that as it defrosts, your crumble topping will absorb the moisture and won’t be as crunchy.
Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer bag or container.
Recipe notes and expert tips
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How to make apple and rhubarb crumble with step-by-step instructions
Making our apple and rhubarb crumble recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.
Full measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the printable recipe card below.
Preparing the apple and rhubarb mixture
Preheat your oven to 390F/200C.
Place your rhubarb chunks in a large pan, add brown sugar, the seeds from your vanilla pod, over medium heat, and simmer gently with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
Simmer for 10 minutes, then add your peeled apple slices and additional sugar, replace the lid and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Remove the fruit mixture from the heat and place the apple rhubarb fruit mixture in an ovenproof baking dish.
Making the crunchy crumble topping
In a medium bowl, mix the flour and golden superfine sugar together, then add in your cold chinks of butter.
Using your fingers, rub the unsalted butter into the sugar and flour, until the crumble mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
To ensure you have rubbed the butter sufficiently, give the bowl a tap on your work surface and a little shake, and any lumps of butter remaining on the surface to the top.
Continue to rub them in until they have all disappeared.
Now add the flour mixture on top of the apple rhubarb mixture and, starting from the center, spread the crumble mix evenly onto the fruit.
If you like an extra sweet topping you can sprinkle evenly brown sugar on top.
Place in the oven and cook until it’s golden brown, approximately 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately with cream or ice cream.
Enjoy your delicious apple and rhubarb crumble!
We hope you enjoy making and eating our apple and rhubarb crumble recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.
Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Apple and rhubarb crumble
Utensils
Ingredients
For the fruit mixture
- 3⅔ cups Rhubarb Wshed, trimmed and cut into 1½ inch chunks
- 4¼ oz Golden superfine sugar use half for the rhuarb and half for the apples
- 1 Vanilla pod
- 3 cups Apples Washed, cored, and cut into slices
For the crumble topping
- 1½ cups All-purpose flour
- 2½ oz Golden superfine sugar
- 3½ oz Salted butter cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
For the fruit mixture
- Place your rhubarb chunks in a large pan, add golden superfine sugar, seeds from your vanilla pod, over medium heat, and simmer gently with the lid on, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add your peeled apple slices and additional sugar, replace the lid and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Remove the fruit mixture from the heat and place the apple rhubarb fruit mixture in an ovenproof baking dish3⅔ cups Rhubarb, 4¼ oz Golden superfine sugar, 1 Vanilla pod, 3 cups Apples
For the crumble topping
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour and golden superfine sugar together, then add in your cold chinks of butter. Using your fingers, rub the unsalted butter into the sugar and flour, until the crumble mixture resembles breadcrumbs. To ensure you have rubbed the butter sufficiently, give the bowl a tap on your work surface and a little shake, and any lumps of butter remaining on the surface to the top. Continue to rub them in until they have all disappeared1½ cups All-purpose flour, 2½ oz Golden superfine sugar, 3½ oz Salted butter
- Now add the flour mixture on top of the apple rhubarb mixture and, starting from the center, spread the crumble mix evenly onto the fruit. If you like an extra sweet topping you can sprinkle evenly brown sugar on top. Place in the oven and cook until it’s golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with cream or ice cream. Enjoy your delicious apple and rhubarb crumble!
Notes
A prepared dish is crucial, depending on your ovenproof dish it may need wiping with butter to prevent the apple rhubarb crumble from sticking Add a little more flavor
Add a teaspoon of ground ginger or ground cinnamon to your crumble mixture Lemon
If you’d like a little zestiness, add lemon juice to your apple and rhubarb Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Linda says
I always enjoy a good dessert like this one. So warm, comforting, and addictive!
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
We’re so pleased you like it!
lynn polito says
I loved this recipe! So easy and SO full of flavor!!
Claire says
This just tastes of my childhood! My grandma used to make this for Sunday dessert every weekend when rhubarb was in season. LOVE IT!!!
Sherry says
I have fresh rhubarb popping up in my garden and I can not wait to make your apple and rhubarb crumble recipe!! Reminds me of my dad. He loved anything with rhubarb and apples!
Rupali says
As we approach winter in Australia, I am always looking for warm comforting desserts, and this one hit the spot!