Ingredients for - Rhubarb crumble
How to cook deliciously - Rhubarb crumble
1. Stage
Tip 500g thumb-length chunks of rhubarb into a saucepan with 100g golden caster sugar and 3 tbsp port, if using.
2. Stage
Cover and simmer on a very low heat for 15 mins, adding more sugar if you want. When soft (but still holding its shape) and sweet enough, pour the rhubarb into a medium baking dish.
3. Stage
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
4. Stage
To make the topping, rub 140g self-raising flour and 85g chilled butter together with your fingers until you have a soft, crumbly topping.
5. Stage
Now add 50g light brown muscovado sugar and 50g chopped walnuts, if using. Mix together with your hands.
6. Stage
Scatter the topping over the rhubarb and bake for 30 mins or until golden brown on top.
7. Stage
Serve piping hot with a big jug of thick vanilla custard. Refer to the tip for a recipe.