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Try this classic rhubarb crumble, or also check out our rhubarb and ginger crumble. Looking for more comforting crumble recipes? Check out our nectarine crumble, apple crumble, pear crumble and plum crumble. Serve with a dollop of ice cream or our homemade custard.

Looking for more rhubarb recipes? Try our rhubarb and apple pie, apple and rhubarb crumble, rhubarb and custard cake, rhubarb cheesecake and plenty more.

Ingredients

  • 400g
 rhubarb, chopped into 3cm pieces
  • a pinch ground star anise
  • a pinch ground ginger
  • 150g golden caster sugar
  • 1 orange, zested


CRUMBLE

  • 150g plain flour
  • 150g butter
  • 100g porridge oats
  • 150g demerara sugar
  • a pinch ground cinnamon
  • to serve fresh custard

Method

  • STEP 1

    Preheat the oven to 180/fan 160C/gas 4. Put the rhubarb, spices, sugar and orange zest in a pan, and cook gently until just soft. Cool slightly, then spoon into a baking dish.

  • STEP 2

    Rub the flour and butter together to the consistency of breadcrumbs, stir in the oats, cinnamon and sugar, then spoon loosely but evenly on top of the fruit.

  • STEP 3

    Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the top is crisp and golden. Serve with lashings of custard.

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