Name: Apple and rhubarb crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Crumble; 1/2 cup plain flour; 90 gram cold butter, chopped; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup shredded coconut; 1/4 cup rolled oats; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Filling; 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into chunks; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 bunch rhubarb, leaves removed, trimmed, washed, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup caster sugar

Apple and rhubarb crumble

Whip up this family autumn dessert favourite and watch the sighs of satisfaction as you take this gorgeous dish out of the oven.

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Serves 4

Prep

15M

Cook

40M

Total

55M

Apple and rhubarb crumble makes for such a deliciosly comforting dessert. This is a great way to use up those apples that might be looking a little sad in your fruit bowl, and of course you can’t foget to lather this dessert with fresh cream!

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Ingredients

Crumble

1/2 cup plain flour

90 gram cold butter, chopped

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup rolled oats

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Filling

4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into chunks

1/4 cup water

1/2 bunch rhubarb, leaves removed, trimmed, washed, roughly chopped

1/3 cup caster sugar

Method

Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease a medium ovenproof dish.

In a medium saucepan, combine apple and water. Bring to boil on high. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes, until almost tender.

Add rhubarb and sugar. Simmer, stirring, 2-3 minutes, or until rhubarb is just tender. Drain excess liquid. Spoon mixture into prepared dish.

To make crumble: Sift flour into a medium bowl. Rub in butter using fingertips until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir remaining crumble ingredients through. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.

Bake 25-30 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Serve warm with cream or ice-cream.

Tips: Store any leftover rhubarb in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you prefer a crunchier crumble, add 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the crumble mix.
Note

Do I have to use granny smith apples for this recipe?

Granny smith apples are a great option for crumbles and pies because of their firm texture, which holds up well for baking! You can absolutely use up any apples you have at home, just be mindful that their texture could change a bit in the cooking process.

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