Description
A recipe for a classic baked rhubarb crumble featuring a tart fruit filling infused with the flavor of real vanilla bean and topped with a buttery, crisp topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, if bean flavor needs boosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or similar size.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cut rhubarb, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and the scraped vanilla bean seeds. Toss gently to coat the rhubarb evenly. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the topping. Combine the flour, rolled oats, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry topping ingredients using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining. If using, mix in the vanilla extract now.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the rhubarb filling in the baking dish. Do not press the topping down.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb filling is bubbling thickly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly.
Notes
- For the best texture, ensure your butter is very cold when making the topping.
- If you cannot find whole vanilla beans, substitute 1 teaspoon of high-quality vanilla bean paste or 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract mixed into the filling.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, or thick custard.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: English
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 35