the Breville Test Kitchen
Classic Rhubarb and Berry Crumble
Warm and sweet with a hint of tartness, this much-loved dessert is simply baked rhubarb, berries and apples topped with a deliciously crunchy and buttery oat crumble.
1 hr 15 mins total time
20 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
Measurements:
14 oz rhubarb
8 oz strawberrieshulled, halved
4 oz blueberries
2 small red applespeeled, cut into ¾-inch pieces
⅓ cup (2 oz) granulated sugar
1 cup (2½ oz) old fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup (2 oz) turbinado raw sugar
½ cup (2 oz) ground almonds
½ cup (2½ oz) all-purpose flour
4 oz cold unsalted butterdiced
Whipped cream or ice creamto serve
Instructions
- 1Trim the ends from the rhubarb and peel away the tough outer skin. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- 2Combine the rhubarb, strawberries, blueberries and apples in a large bowl. Add the granulated sugar and toss to coat. Transfer to a 8-inch square baking dish.
- 3Insert the wire rack into position 5. Select Phase Cook for P1 and set the oven to Bake, Convection, 350°F, for 30 minutes. Press Confirm for P2 and set the oven to Bake, Convection, 325°F, for 10 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 4To make the crumble topping, place the oats, turbindao sugar, ground almonds and flour in a bowl. Add the butter and use your fingertips to rub in the butter to form coarse crumbs.
- 5Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit.
- 6Once preheated, place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes in P1. The oven will automatically switch to P2.
- 7The crumble should be golden and crisp. If not, bake it a little longer.
- 8Allow the crumble to cool for 10 minutes.
- 9Spoon the crumble into bowls while it’s still warm, letting the juices mingle with the crunchy topping. Serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect sweet-tart finish.
