Apple & Rhubarb Crumble

Ingredients :

For the filling:

• 2 cups chopped rhubarb
• 3 cups peeled, sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Zest of ½ lemon (optional)

For the crumble topping:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
  Pinch of salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Make the filling:
   In a bowl, toss rhubarb and apple with sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour into the baking dish.
   Make the crumble:
   In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Assemble & Bake:
   Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling.
   Cool & Serve:
   Let cool slightly, then serve warm with ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.
4. Optional Add-Ons:
   A handful of chopped walnuts or pecans in the crumble