Serving Details
- Yields: 6-8 servings
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
Recipe Description
A classic British dessert, this rhubarb and pear crumble is a comforting and delicious treat. The sweet and tangy fruit filling is perfectly complemented by the crunchy crumble topping.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 500g rhubarb, chopped
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 100g granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
For the Crumble Topping:
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g plain flour
- 100g granulated sugar
- 50g rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, pears, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Transfer the fruit mixture to a 9-inch pie dish.
- To make the crumble topping, rub the butter into the flour, sugar, and oats until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Serve warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the crumble topping.
- You can substitute other fruits, such as apples or plums, for the rhubarb and pears.
- To make the crumble topping extra crunchy, add some chopped nuts, such as almonds or pecans.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 3g
