Raparperimuru (Finnish Rhubarb Crumble)
A delightful and tangy dessert featuring baked rhubarb topped with a crunchy, sweet crumble. This Finnish favorite is perfect served warm with vanilla sauce or ice cream.
🧂 Ingredients
- 500 g Rhubarb(fresh, chopped into 1-inch pieces)
- 150 g Strawberries(fresh, hulled and halved or quartered (optional))
- 3 tbsp Maple syrup(or brown sugar, adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp Orange juice(freshly squeezed)
- 2 dl Oat flakes(rolled oats)
- 1 dl Coconut flakes
- 1 dl Almond flakes(or chopped pecans)
- 2 tbs Brown sugar(for topping)
- 1 ts Cinnamon
- 0.5 ts Cardamom
- 1 ts Vanilla extract
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, strawberries (if using), maple syrup (or brown sugar), orange juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 3
Transfer the rhubarb mixture to an ovenproof pie dish or baking pan.
- 4
Prepare the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, mix the oat flakes, coconut flakes, almond flakes (or nuts), and brown sugar.
- 5
Spread the crumble topping evenly over the rhubarb filling.
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender and bubbling.
- 7
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla sauce, ice cream, or yogurt.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If your rhubarb is very tart, you may need to increase the amount of sweetener.
- ✓For a gluten-free version, ensure you use certified gluten-free oats.
- ✓Other fruits like apples or berries can be added to the filling.
🔄 Variations
- Add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the filling for extra brightness.
- Incorporate a pinch of ginger to the crumble topping for a warm spice note.
- Use a mix of different nuts in the crumble for varied texture.