Recettes
(Recipe) Rhubarb-Apple Crumble
A cosy, sweet-tart dessert that celebrates the first stalks of rhubarb and the crunch of fresh apples. The fragrant crumble topping—made with oats, almond meal and a drizzle of maple syrup—turns golden in the oven while the fruit bubbles underneath. Serve it warm for an effortless spring or summer treat.
(Recipe) Rhubarb-Apple Crumble
Ingredients
(4–6 portions)
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6 medium apples, peeled and diced (1–2 cm cubes)
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500 g rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 2 cm pieces
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1 small handful walnuts, roughly chopped
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200 g almond meal (ground almonds)
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200 g rolled oats
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8 Tbsp maple syrup, divided
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100 g unsalted butter, melted (plus a little for greasing)
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Pinch of ground cinnamon
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Pinch of sea salt
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6 Tbsp water
Instructions
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Stew the rhubarb
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Place the rhubarb and water in a small saucepan.
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Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb softens into a thick compote. Remove from the heat.
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Prep the oven
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Pre-heat the oven to 175 °C (fan) / 350 °F.
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Lightly butter a medium baking dish (or four individual ramekins).
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Combine the fruit
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In a bowl, fold the diced apples into the warm rhubarb compote.
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Drizzle with 4 Tbsp maple syrup and add the chopped walnuts. Stir to coat, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
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Make the crumble topping
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In a clean bowl, mix the almond meal, oats, melted butter, the remaining 4 Tbsp maple syrup, cinnamon and salt until you have a moist, crumbly mixture.
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Assemble & bake
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Spoon the crumble topping over the fruit, covering it completely.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
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Serve
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Enjoy warm, topped with a dollop of lightly whipped cream or thick Greek yogurt (hangop).
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Recipe adapted from Hofweb.