Rhubarb Crumble
added 03/07/08
Rhubarb grows very easily in Ireland and has always been a staple of country
gardens.
Serves 6
2 cups plain flour
3/4 cup butter
4 oz. plus 6 oz. sugar
5 cups rhubarb (about 2½ lbs.) chopped, or
5 cups chopped apples and berries
Sweetened whipped cream
Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub together butter, flour, and
4 ounces sugar.
Place rhubarb in an ovenproof dish, and add 1/2 cup water. (If using apples
and berries, omit water.) Cover with 6 ounces sugar and then crumble topping,
pressing the surface down lightly. Bake for about 45 minutes.
Serve warm with a spoonful of whipped cream.
—Lillian
Hennelly, Navan, Ireland
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