RHUBARB CRUMBLE
Yesterday was one of those glorious sunny days here in Australia, the first sign that spring’s just around the corner. A day that beckons you to be outside, feeling the sun on your face, filling your lungs with fresh air and just live in the moment!! For me that means heading up Mount Tamborine, a drive only about half an hour from my home. Some time ago I found this GEM, nestled in the hills, filled with Old English memorabilia …but even better, food to die for! That is where I went yesterday, had way too much to eat…roast of the day and my favourite, Rhubarb Crumble. I don’t know if my recipe’s as good as theirs but this one was PERFECTION!!….(sadly, I could not finish it!!)
Ingredients
- 1 bunch of rhubarb
- 4 large apples. cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 cup of plain all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
- 4 oz of butter, unsalted, chilled, and diced
- 1/4 cup of flaked almonds
Instructions
Grease a 4 cup capacity ovenproof dish.
Trim the rhubarb and cut the stems into 1 inch lengths. Set aside.
Heat a frying pan or large saucepan over a medium heat and add the apples, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes, or until the apple is tender.
Add the chopped rhubarb and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender but still holds its shape. It is normal for the rhubarb to release a lot of liquid when cooked.
Transfer the cooked fruit to the prepared dish. Leave any liquid which my be remaining in the frying pan. Allow for the fruit to cool down a little. Taste and add extra sugar if required.
Preheat oven to 350 ° F (180 ° C).
With your fingers, mix together the flour, brown sugar, ginger, and butter, until the mixture forms a breadcrumb consistency and starts to clump together. Stir through the flaked almonds.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
Serve with ice cream or custard.
I took some carrots and fed the horses, went for a walk in the hills and came home to a wonderful sunset.
A PERFECT END TO A PERFECT DAY!!
SEAT OF MY SOUL 
August 23, 2010 at 8:36 am
What a great day in Australia! I am happy for you. The photos are beautiful. The rubarb crumble looks delicious, too. Australia must be fabulous!
August 23, 2010 at 1:58 pm
So happy it’s getting warmer…Rhubarb Crumble is my fav and did not even finish it!! You should come and visit…it’s a great place …Hugs xxx
August 23, 2010 at 8:43 am
Fantastic sunset!
August 23, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Thanks so much for being here, I really appreciate your presence. Have a great week xx Hugs x
August 23, 2010 at 9:49 am
What a fantastic place…it’s beautiful, I love those out of the way treasures. And, the recipe sounds yummy. Great post, Red.
August 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Maybe you’ll get to see it one day Cowboy…and it is a treasure!! Thanks ~ Red x
August 23, 2010 at 12:48 pm
winter is about over, spring is in the air, what fun for you …
enjoy the freshness of life and spell..
🙂
August 23, 2010 at 2:05 pm
It is awesome that spring is almost here, I come alive again!!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh whooohooooo!!! Hugs just for you!! xx
August 23, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Oh.My.Goodness…
August 24, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Wink…xx
August 23, 2010 at 3:13 pm
So happy those spring sunrays are coming your way…I love those little adventures…what a wonderful looking little nook of treasures…xx
August 24, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Yeahhhh spring is in the air…tra la la la xxx
August 23, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Oh, rhubarb crumble – one of my all time favourites! It sounds like you had an amazing day – and I’m so glad that winter is coming to a close for you guys ‘down under’.
Chloe xx 😀
August 24, 2010 at 1:33 pm
So am I girlfriend…I have a bounch in my step!!! Yeahhhhhhhh xx 🙂
August 24, 2010 at 7:15 am
This looks so yummy! My rhubarb plants are gigantic this year and I think this will be the perfect dessert for this Wednesday’s dinner featuring your Indian Rice Salad! 😉
August 24, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I love Rhubarb…my favourite and I think it will go well too. Let me know!! Yummmmm xxxx
August 25, 2010 at 6:53 am
Sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful day, Amanda! Good for you and thanks for sharing.
I know Whole Foods has rubarb today! Hee hee! 🙂 Good stuff …
August 26, 2010 at 8:14 am
I love heading to the montains over a weekend or when I have a chance…foor for my soul. It really is such a lovely place and we are blessed!! Love you girlfriend xx
August 28, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Just love it Girlfriend wow you are so amazing……………. and that recipe well i will have to give it ago I just love Rhubarb. I remember when little my Daddy use to stew me Rhubarb and apple with a scoop of vanilla ice cream YUMMY YUMMY xxoo
August 29, 2010 at 7:35 am
Thanks baby…you have to give this a try….I have been on yours last night…looking gooooooddd…you have done a lot!! Proud of you babes xx Lotsa love xxx