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Rhubarb crumble recipe

Published February 28, 2022 | Updated January 16, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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Bite into this delicious dessert and you’ll enjoy the taste of tart rhubarb sweetened by a delicious crumb topping. We’ve been making rhubarb crumble for years and we always go with a simple and easy recipe that always gets rave reviews!

A bowl of freshly made rhubarb crumble with a delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Why you’ll love this easy crumble recipe

  • It’s easy to make and tastes so good!
  • It makes a refreshing change from apple crumble.
  • You can batch cook and freeze, taking advantage of seasonal fruit.
  • It’s 100% vegetarian and easily adapted for vegans.

Should I use fresh or frozen rhubarb?

Where possible, we always recommend using fresh rhubarb, but as rhubarb is seasonal, it’s not always possible to use fresh.

Frozen rhubarb works perfectly, we recommend defrosting it first to ensure that the cooking times remain the same.

We make the rhubarb filling when rhubarb is in season and at its most cost effective and we freeze it, ready to use whenever we fancy it!

How to prepare rhubarb for crumble

First, wash your rhubarb and remove the leaves and the bottom of the stalk.

Then, cut the stalk into chunks, approximately 2″/5cm each.

It’s important that they are roughly the same size to ensure they cook at the same time.

Ingredients needed, rhubarb, butter, flour and brown sugar.

Do you need to peel the rhubarb for rhubarb crumble?

Absolutely not!

You should never peel rhubarb.

We can’t think of any rhubarb recipes where you’d need to peel it.

What do I serve with it?

Rhubarb crumble is delicious when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or lashings of fresh custard.

Play with flavors

For the rhubarb filling, you may like to try a little ginger, cinnamon, lemon juice, or orange zest in it.

For the crumble topping, try using crushed amaretti biscuits or drizzle on honey for an extra sweet top.

How do I store it?

Our rhubarb crumble recipe will keep covered in the fridge for up to three days.

It also freezes well, but you’ll want to freeze the rhubarb filling and the crumble topping separately.

If you freeze them together, the crumble topping could become soggy.

Make it vegan

It’s very easy to make our easy rhubarb crumble recipe vegan because the only ingredient that is not suitable for vegans is unsalted butter, so simply use a vegan-friendly plant-based butter instead.

Is it all about the crumb topping for you?

If you’re anything like us, we LOVE a great crumble topping, and the more the better.

If that sounds like you, then simply double the quantities for the topping and have a double portion of crumble topping on your rhubarb – you won’t regret it!

If I’m serving up a double topping portion, I always serve it with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, it’s delicious!

Overhead shot of rhubarb crumble.

Recipe variations

We love rhubarb crumble, but it’s also good to combine with other fruit.

Apple and rhubarb crumble is delicious, sliced strawberries make a terrific ingredient for strawberry rhubarb crumble, which is also a great sweet and tangy combination!

We were a little hesitant initially about strawberry rhubarb crumble, but it really does work and is well worth a try!

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Beware of the leaves
    Rhubarb plants have leaves that are poisonous, so make sure you remove them and discard them.
  • Make ahead and freeze
    Freeze the rhubarb filling and the crumble topping separately.

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How to make rhubarb crumble with step-by-step instructions

Making our rhubarb crumble is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

Preheat your oven to 395°F/200°C.

Make rhubarb crumble filling

Place your rhubarb chunks into a large saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar and stir to combine.

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, add additional sugar if needed, the rhubarb should be soft but still holding its shape.

Process shots, photo one, wash and chop rhubarb, add to pan, add sugar and cook with the lid on; photo two, transfer the rhubarb mixture to a baking dish.

Remove from the heat and place your rhubarb mixture in a prepared baking dish or pie plate, ensuring an even layer, then set aside.

Make rhubarb crumble topping

Now, in a large bowl add flour and cold unsalted butter cubes and, using your fingers rub them together until they resemble breadcrumbs.

Process shots, photo one, add flour, sugar, stir to combine, then add butter; photo two, rub butter in until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Take the crumble topping and place it evenly on top of the rhubarb, gently press it down with the back of a spoon and then run a fork over the top to create a pattern.

Process shots, photo one, spread crumble mix on rhubarb and sprinkle sugar on top; photo two, bake for 30 minutes.

Scatter brown sugar over the top of your rhubarb crumble and place in the oven, cook until it’s golden brown, approximately 30 minutes.

Serve in bowls and enjoy!

Homemade crumble with rhubarb and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

We hope that you enjoy our 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.

A bowl of homemade rhubarb crumble in a bowl.
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Rhubarb crumble recipe

Bite into this delicious dessert and you’ll enjoy the taste of tart rhubarb sweetened by a delicious crumb topping. We’ve been making rhubarb crumble for years and we always go with a simple and easy recipe that always gets rave reviews! Make ahead and freeze so you always have a portion to hand. A firm family favorite and perfect comfort food!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings4
Calories426
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Best of British
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

1 Baking dish

Ingredients

For the rhubarb filling

  • 18 oz Rhubarb fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • ½ cup Superfine golden sugar (caster)

For the crumble topping

  • 1¼ cups Flour self-raising or plain
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter chilled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp Superfine golden sugar (caster)
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 395°F/200°C

Make rhubarb crumble filling

  • Place your rhubarb chunks into a large saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally, add additional sugar if needed, the rhubarb should be soft but still holding its shape. Remove from the heat and place your rhubarb mixture in a prepared baking dish or pie plate, ensuring an even layer, then set aside
    18 oz Rhubarb, ½ cup Superfine golden sugar (caster)
    Process shots, photo one, wash and chop rhubarb, add to pan, add sugar and cook with the lid on; photo two, transfer the rhubarb mixture to a baking dish.

Make rhubarb crumble topping

  • Now, in a large bowl add flour and cold unsalted butter cubes and, using your fingers rub them together until they resemble breadcrumbs. Take the crumble topping and place it evenly on top of the rhubarb, gently press it down with the back of a spoon and then run a fork over the top to create a pattern.
    1¼ cups Flour, 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
    Process shots, photo one, add flour, sugar, stir to combine, then add butter; photo two, rub butter in until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Scatter brown sugar over the top of your rhubarb crumble and place in the oven, cook until it’s golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Serve in bowls and enjoy!
    2 tbsp Superfine golden sugar (caster)
    Process shots, photo one, spread crumble mix on rhubarb and sprinkle sugar on top; photo two, bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Beware of the leaves
    Rhubarb plants have leaves that are poisonous, so make sure you remove them and discard them
  • Make ahead and freeze
    Freeze the rhubarb filling and the crumble topping separately

Nutrition

Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 659IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg

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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  1. Sue Ann says

    April 14, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    Sounds great. Only confused on the amount in English of cups of sugar, flour and rhubarb

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      April 17, 2022 at 9:09 am

      It is lovely! If you look under the ingredients in the recipe card, you’ll see an option to use metric or US customary – this should help you 🙂

  2. Jennifer says

    May 13, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love the colors and the flavors in this dish! It was spectacular with ice cream! Our new fav!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      May 13, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      We’re so pleased you enjoyed it. Rhubarb crumble has the most vivid colors, doesn’t it!

  3. Sherry says

    May 14, 2022 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    OMG! I love this rhubarb crumble recipe!! With tons of fresh rhubarb coming out of the garden, I tried your rhubarb recipe. This crumble recipe with rhubarb was so easy to make and it tasted so delicious!

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      May 16, 2022 at 11:36 am

      That’s great that you could use homegrown rhubarb!

  4. Greta says

    May 15, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    Such an easy and tasty recipe. Thank you for this one.

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      May 16, 2022 at 11:36 am

      You are more than welcome!

  5. Shelby says

    May 16, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the simplicity of this- a great way to use up rhubarb this summer!

    Reply
  6. Lynn Polito says

    May 16, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good and a delicious change from other crumbles!

    Reply
  7. Kate says

    August 10, 2022 at 10:18 am

    Can the crumble still be made with out brown sugar?

    Reply
    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      August 10, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      Sure, just replace it with fine sugar – you need the sugar to add a sweetness to the crumble.

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