Description
This classic apple and rhubarb crumble recipe is a comforting, easy-to-make dessert featuring a sweet-tart fruit filling and a golden, buttery crumble topping. Perfect for families, it celebrates fresh, seasonal flavors and is a delightful end to any meal.
Ingredients
- For the Filling
- 3 large apples (about 4 cups sliced), such as Gala or Honeycrisp
- 3 cups chopped rhubarb (about 1 lb)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. 2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples and chopped rhubarb. Add ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until the fruit is evenly coated. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
3. 3. Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
4. 4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips, a pastry blender, or a fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. This creates the signature texture of this apple rhubarb crumble.
5. 5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit filling in the baking dish.
6. 6. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbly and tender. If the topping browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
7. 7. Let the apple and rhubarb crumble recipe cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple, rhubarb, crumble, dessert, fruit, comfort food, easy, family-friendly, baked, seasonal