Ingredients
6 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about 1.5 lbs)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste, depending on rhubarb tartness)
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional, but highly recommended)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate.
Step 2: Prepare the rhubarb filling. In a large bowl, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, flour, grated ginger (if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until the rhubarb is evenly coated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Make the crumble topping. In another medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 4: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients for the topping. Using your fingertips, a pastry blender, or a fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. A few larger pea-sized pieces of butter are desirable.
Step 5: Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the rhubarb mixture in the baking dish.
Step 6: Place the baking dish on a baking sheet (to catch any potential overflow) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the rhubarb filling is bubbly and tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 7: Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free all-purpose flour and certified gluten-free oats. You can also add a pinch of cardamom to the filling for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/8 of crumble)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg