This apple and rhubarb crumble is a simple and easy dessert recipe. It’s great to make when rhubarb is in season. Serves 4-6.
1 bunch of rhubarb
4 large apples. cored and chopped
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 cup of plain all-purpose flour
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of ginger
4 oz of butter, unsalted, chilled, and diced
1/4 cup of flaked almonds
Grease a 4 cup capacity ovenproof dish.
Trim the rhubarb and cut the stems into 1 inch lengths. Set aside.
Heat a frying pan or large saucepan over a medium heat and add the apples, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes, or until the apple is tender.
Add the chopped rhubarb and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender but still holds its shape. It is normal for the rhubarb to release a lot of liquid when cooked.
Transfer the cooked fruit to the prepared dish. Leave any liquid which my be remaining in the frying pan. Allow for the fruit to cool down a little. Taste and add extra sugar if required.
Preheat oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C).
With your fingers, mix together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, and butter, until the mixture forms a breadcrumb consistency and starts to clump together. Stir through the flaked almonds.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Serve with icre cream or cream.