Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble with Oat Topping
A delightful twist on a classic crumble, featuring tart rhubarb sweetened with sugar and spiced with fresh ginger, topped with a crunchy, buttery oat and flour mixture.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Rhubarb(trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 150 g Granulated sugar(adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Fresh ginger(grated)
- 200 g All-purpose flour
- 100 g Rolled oats
- 100 g Brown sugar
- 125 g Cold unsalted butter(cut into cubes)
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
💡 Tip: Preheating ensures the crumble cooks evenly. - 2
In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb pieces, granulated sugar, and grated fresh ginger. Toss gently to coat.
💡 Tip: Using fresh ginger provides a more vibrant flavor than ground ginger. - 3
Pour the rhubarb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or a similar-sized ovenproof dish.
💡 Tip: Ensure the dish is oven-safe. - 4
In a separate medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
💡 Tip: Mixing the dry ingredients first ensures even distribution. - 5
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs with some larger, pea-sized pieces.
💡 Tip: Keeping the butter cold is crucial for a crumbly texture. - 6
Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the rhubarb mixture in the dish.
💡 Tip: Don't press the topping down; a loose topping will be crispier. - 7
Place the dish on a baking sheet (to catch any potential drips) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb is tender and bubbling.
⏱️ 45 minutes💡 Tip: The baking sheet is a helpful precaution against oven messes. - 8
Let the crumble cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
⏱️ 15 minutes💡 Tip: Serving warm is ideal, but not piping hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If your rhubarb is very tart, you may need to increase the granulated sugar slightly.
- ✓For an extra layer of flavor, add a tablespoon of orange zest to the rhubarb mixture.
- ✓Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.
🔄 Variations
- Add a handful of fresh raspberries or chopped apples to the rhubarb filling.
- For a nuttier crumble, add 50g of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping mixture.