February 2024

Rhubarb, apple and sumac crumble with rose cream

Name: Rhubarb, apple and sumac crumble with rose cream
Ingredients: 400g rhubarb, sliced into 2cm pieces; 3 medium Bramley apples peeled, cored and cut into 1cm thick slices; 3tbsp golden caster sugar; 1tsp ground cinnamon; 1tbsp sumac; 125g plain flour; 125g blanched hazelnuts, ground very finely in a food processor, or hazelnut flour; 125g caster sugar; 125g butter at room temperature, cubed; 300ml crème fraîche; 1tsp rosewater; 200ml double cream; 20g icing sugar

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Rhubarb apple and sumac crumble with rose cream

Nassima Rothacker

This is a great crumble to make if you are looking for something a bit different. Sumac, a ground sour berry, pairs perfectly with sweet desserts, as it adds an interesting counter profile – especially with rhubarb.

Next why not try more crumble recipes from the House & Garden recipe archive?