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rhubarb-crumble

Mary Berry Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble

Caroline Sciberras
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

FOR THE BASE:

  • 10 Rhubarb sticks. Cut into 3 inch sticks
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 8 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger

FOR THE TOPPING:

  • ¾ cups wholemeal flour
  • 7 tbsp butter softened
  • ½ cup light muscovado sugar

FOR SERVING:

  • double cream

Instructions
 

FOR THE TOPPING:

  • Place the flour in a bowl and add the butter. Rub the butter into the flour then stir in the muscovado sugar to make the crumble topping.

ASSEMBLE CRUMBLE:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (fan 160°C)
  • Cut the rhubarb into 3 inch sticks and place on an oven tray. Sprinkle with 4 tablespoons of water and the caster sugar.
  • Roast for 10 minutes and then sprinkle the ginger and mix well.
  • Fill an ovenproof dish with the rhubarb.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping over the rhubarb and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crumble topping is crisp and golden-brown. Also make sure that the rhubarb filling is bubbling. Test if the rhubarb is tender and if not cover the crumble with foil and leave further in the oven.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving with double cream.
Keyword crumble, ginger, rhubarb