Rhubarb Crumble with Vanilla Ice Cream .....It's a Very Good Thing!
Rhubarb Crumble is good anytime of the year but I love it in the spring because that's when I can grab fresh rhubarb from the garden. Let's face it....there's nothing like ingredients that are garden fresh! Eaten alone, fresh from the garden, rhubarb is extremely tart! It makes a lemon seem sweet....talk about pucker power! But when paired with other fruits and some sugar and spice, it is so yummy.
Preserve Your Spring Rhubarb for Year Round Use!
But there are no other fruits that are ready to harvest when rhubarb comes in season here in the far northern part of Maine. I have a file of recipes that use Rhubarb all alone or with things that are readily available any time of the year I always freeze some to have on hand for pairing with different fruits all through the summer and autumn. Freezing rhubarb is very easy and quick to do. Follow the directions in my post "How to Freeze Rhubarb". Try Rhubarb Jam in a previous post , the Rhubarb Crumble recipe in this post or a delicious and moist Strawberry Rhubarb Bread that's perfect for brunch.
You can also preserve rhubarb by canning making it into Rhubarb Jam and Rhubarb Sauce. I use the water bath canning method for my rhubarb jam and rhubarb sauce. My rhubarb jam recipe has instructions for the canning process. Water bath canning is an easy way to preserve certain foods and worth the minimal time and effort it takes. For me it always reassuring to know where my food comes from so growing it and processing myself save me money and give me peace of mind.
Rhubarb Crumble - It's a Spring Thing!
Rhubarb is a favortie in the British Isles which is probably why Dad loved to grow it. My plants are plants that my Dad gave me and I divide and keep the patch going. His plants came from my childhood home in New Hampshire so these plants have been in my family for at least 100 years.My grand dad had them in his garden. I love the legacy of them and I love the taste!
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: English - American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. rhubarb, cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 lg. egg
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. flour
- 1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- ½ c. light brown sugar
- ½ c.old-fashioned oats
- 1 stick cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray 8"x8"baking dish with cooking spray.
- in medium bowl, beat egg.
- Add vanilla, 2 tbs. flour and sugar to beaten egg, and continue to beat.
- Add rhubarb to mixture and pour into 8"x8" baking dish.
- To make crumble topping, combine brown sugar, oats, and remaining flour in a small bowl. Cut butter into small cubes, about ⅜" in size.
- Using a pastry cutter or a fork, combine until crumbly.
- Sprinkle crumbly mix on top of rhubarb filling.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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Jane says
How many cups are in a pound of rhubarb?
Sheryl T says
Approximately 3 cups of rhubarb in a pound.
Sharon Rowe says
I have made rhubarb crumble for years, I love it but I have never heard of this recipe before, so I am going to have to give it a go seeing as my first crop of rhubarb is just about ready to pick! Thanks for visiting Monday Madness link party 🙂
Sheryl T says
Isn't it fun that we have such a variety of recipes available to us on the Internet? I amazed at how many variations of one standard recipe can be found. Just when you think that you have a decided on a favorite, you find a new idea and it works even better. As a foodie, I find it so exciting.
Christine says
Happy Monday! Visiting from the Something to Talk About Party! I have memories of my great-grandmother baking with Rhubarb! Then over the weekend, some rhubarb caught my eye at the store, and I've been looking for the perfect recipe to try! Thank you for sharing! Definitely making this! Have a lovely week!
Hugs, Christine
CoCo says
This looks amazing and I can't wait to try it! I've already pinned and it will be one of my features on tomorrow's Something to Talk About Link Party! See you there, Coco
Sheryl T says
Thank you for the feature! Enjoy your rhubarb crumble!
Travel Animal Doctor says
Yum. I love rhubarb anything. This crumble looks incredible. I can't wait to try it.
Sarah R. says
Oh my...this sounds wonderful. Rhubard is such an unsung hero in the flavor world- I'm glad you are letting it shine here! Thank you for bringing your fantastic post to Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see you again this weekend!! 🙂
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says
My husband LOVES rhubarb, I definitely need to make this for him! Stopping by to let you know I am featuring you at #GetHimFed Friday this week! I hope you will swing by and link up again! Have a great day!
Erlene says
I've been seeing a ton of rhubarb recipes and I need to get on the band wagon here. I've never eaten it before and have no idea what it tastes like. Thanks for sharing this on Merry Monday.
Pure Grace Farms says
Stopping by from Merry Monday Linky Party. Your crumble looks delicious and happy to share...Shari from http://www.PureGraceFarms.com
Stephanie says
Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again next week!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day! Looks delicious!
Viewed as part of #GetHimFed
Cheers! Joanne
Lauren @ Imperfect and Fabulous says
Mmm, mmm, mmm! I love rhubarb and I love crumbles, so this sounds perfect for me. I'm stopping by from Get Him Fed Fridays.
Erika Buckley says
LOVE rhubarb - thanks for this yummy recipe, saving this for later! ~ Erika @ http://www.yayforhandmade.com
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
This looks so good! =)
Susie @Bowdabra says
Hey there! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up your yummy recipe! Stop by again next week and link up another awesome project!
Have a great week!
Susie@bowdabra
http://bowdabrablog.com
Darlene says
We have two huge rhubarb plants in our garden. My daughter likes to make pie with the rhubarb. Now we have another recipe to use. And it looks easy enough. Thanks so much for sharing.
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
This sounds and looks so delicious! (Too bad I couldn't grab a picture for a feature. Why don't you link it up again and just email me a picture for next week 🙂 )
Theresa says
Looks so amazing. I haven't had rhubarb in so long. Thanks for sharing & linking up @ DearCreatives.com Theresa
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
OMG this looks so so yummy, Sheryl! pinning now and featuring you tonight!
sue says
This looks so GOOD! Thanks for sharen over at One Sharendipity Place!! Please come visit again this weekend!!
Emily says
Yummy! This looks so delicious!
I've pinned and featured on my blog today: http://www.52mantels.com/2013/05/dessert-recipes.html
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Rhubarb reminds me of my gramma - she always had a rhubarb dessert for any holiday! Your crumble looks delish! Thanks so much for sharing at last week's All my Bloggy Friends - Linda and I look forward to seeing what you share this week! 🙂
Anyonita says
Here in England, we're rhubarb crazy! There are amazing rhubarb fields about an hour away from where I live in Manchester where they grow rhubarb by candlelight. 🙂 It's such a lovely place to visit! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers!
Jann Olson says
Yum, another great recipe from the garden. Pinning. Thanks for sharing with SYC. I do not see where you link back to the party. Am I just missing it?
hugs,
Jann
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
This looks delicious....and I have SO MUCH rhubarb!! Pinning to make soon - thanks!
Faith Hope & Cherrytea says
i'm a total lifelong rhubarb fan - luv it! in as many ways as i can learn 🙂
found you via Natasha's amazing party - glad you posted!
and as to the icecream? that's my link - a new book Everything Goes with IceCream
and includes video slideshow thru the entire book ! enjoy...
emily says
that seriously looks amazing! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays :o) Can't wait to see what you bring next week. Emily @ Nap-Time Creations
oh, and I just posted an amazing round-up from last weeks party… stop on over and check it out!
PS: I would love for you to add my party to your list :o)
Jess @HungryHarps says
These look lovely! I absolutely love that you have plants that have been in your family for over 100 years - what a beautiful thing to pass down to the next generation!! Thank you for sharing at Tasty Tuesdays. 🙂
Jill says
I want to try this, I like that it's not in a 9 x 13 pan! Pinning it!
Sheryl T says
The beauty of a crumble recipe is that it can fit in a variety of pans - both size & shape, just use commonsense and consider the final depth of tour fruit and topping.
Pam says
This brought me back to picking rhubarb in my uncle's garden! Yum! Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place!
Sheryl T says
Rhubarb is one of those "old school" ingredients that often is linked to childhood memories. Never give up the opportunity to give your children those same memories to share in the future.
Renee says
I was actually just looking at my rhubarb plants like ten minutes ago thinking I needed to do something with them. I usually just make a sour cream rhubarb pie, but I think I will be giving this a try! Thanks for sharing!
Sheryl T says
With an ingredient, like rhubarb, that is so prolific in the spring and then is gone in a month, it's great to have a number of recipes to be able to share it at its peak without everyone becoming bored with it. Over the years, I have built my repertoire of rhubarb dishes to keep the family surprised and pleased.
Robin says
I haven't had Rhubarb in years. I might have to surprise my family with this recipe.Thank you for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster.
Robin
Fluster Buster
Linda says
Yummy. Yummy. Yummy. Thanks for the recipe! Linda
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
This sounds so delicious. 🙂 Found your recipe at the Humble Brag Party. 🙂
Cathy says
I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party. The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday's at midnight.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/
Have a wonderful week!
Hugs, Cathy
Sheryl T says
I will do that. Thank you for stopping by!
AnnMarie says
Hi! Visiting from the Fluster Buster blog party! I make a rhubarb crisp but this one is a little different so I have to try it! Yum, I LOVE rhubarb. The season for fresh is way too short but it does freeze well!
Michelle says
This looks so delicious! Growing up, rhubarb in my mom's garden was abundant. Not so much anymore and it's not easy to find in the grocery store. As kids, we would sprinkle sugar on it and eat it fresh out of the garden. Yum! Great recipe. Thanks for sharing it! I'm inspired to plant it around my house, although I don't know if I'm allowed to do so in our neighborhood! 🙂
Sheryl T says
Wow! They would actually restrict something like that! Yikes! I forget that zoning in some areas is so restrictive because here in the north woods we can do what we want - have chickens, grow the plants we want, decorate our yards the way we want! I guess some regulation is necessary to prevent eyesores and health problems but today's world id so over regulated. It makes me long for the good old days! I guess that's why I love living in such a small remote town. It reminds me of when I was growing up in a small town in New Hampshire.
Grandma Kc says
My Dad used to grow and loved rhubarb. I've just never liked the taste. I can remember how wonderful my mother's homemade rhubarb pie would smell - and I wouldn't eat a bite of it! I felt very deprived when it was rhubarb!Just stopping by from the GRAND Social Linky Party. Hope you get a chance to do the same!
Sheryl T says
Certainly rhubarb can be very bitter on its own and needs sugar and other fruit to make it palatable. I have seen people eat it raw from the garden.....major pucker power!
Maureen says
This looks so good! Rhubarb is just coming into season in our area and I will pin this one to try!
Sheryl T says
It is good and very simple to make!