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Rhubarb Crumble — traditional dish from Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥320kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Rhubarb Crumble

How to order / say it
Say it Rhubarb Crumble — [RU-barb KRUM-bul]
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A dessert with a tart rhubarb filling topped with a crumbly, buttery topping.

Why try it?

York enjoys a long-standing tradition of rhubarb cultivation, and this dessert represents the local dedication to seasonal produce, bringing a tart delight to the British palate.

How it tastes

A sweet and tart mix, the rhubarb crumble combines a sharp fruity filling with a crunchy, buttery topping. It’s meant to be served warm, often with custard.

Origin & History — first documented: 1940

Rhubarb crumble gained prominence during World War II due to rationing, when it became a popular dessert thanks to its use of readily available and cost-effective ingredients. The rhubarb grown in Yorkshire’s 'Rhubarb Triangle' has been a key ingredient.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g rhubarb
  • 🍯 150 g sugar
  • 🌾 100 g plain flour
  • 🥛 75 g butter
  • 🍯 50 g brown sugar
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. 2 Toss rhubarb with sugar; place in baking dish.
  3. 3 Mix flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar; rub in butter to form crumbs.
  4. 4 Sprinkle crumb mixture over rhubarb and bake for 35-40 minutes.

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