Sally Bee's Crunchy Rhubarb Crumble

Name: Sally Bee's Crunchy Rhubarb Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 450g rhubarb washed trimmed and cut into 2cm chunks; Grated rind and juice of 1 orange; 50g chopped pitted dates; 3 tbsp clear honey; 75g wholemeal breadcrumbs; 75g rolled porridge oats; 75g good-quality polyunsaturated margarine melted; 50g demerara sugar

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Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Serves: 4

450 kcal

6g P 70g C 18g F 5g Fi

British Dessert

Ingredients

450g rhubarb washed trimmed and cut into 2cm chunks
Grated rind and juice of 1 orange
50g chopped pitted dates
3 tbsp clear honey
75g wholemeal breadcrumbs
75g rolled porridge oats
75g good-quality polyunsaturated margarine melted
50g demerara sugar

Accompaniment

Description

This delightful crumble brings together the tartness of fresh rhubarb with the bright zing of orange juice and the natural sweetness of dates and honey. As it bakes, the topping transforms into a beautifully golden, crunchy layer that perfectly complements the tender fruit beneath. Serve it warm, alongside a generous scoop of low-fat custard, ice cream, or a luscious dollop of crème fraîche for a comforting dessert that feels like a warm hug on a plate.

Method

Preparation

1
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
2
Put the chopped rhubarb, orange juice and rind, dates and honey in a 1 litre ovenproof dish.

Baking

3
Mix all the other ingredients together in a large bowl and spread over the fruit.
4
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until gorgeously golden.
5
Serve immediately with low-fat custard, ice cream or a big dollop of crème fraîche.