Rhubarb & apple crumble

• rhubarb↗450g g

  cut into 3cm slices

• apples↗350g g

  (Bramley or Granny Smith work well), peeled and cut into 3cm chunks

• vanilla pod↗1

  split open or 1 tsp vanilla paste or extract

• golden caster sugar↗120g g
• ice cream

  to serve

• plain flour↗200g g
• ground ginger↗1 tsp tsp

  (optional)

• cold salted butter↗100g g

  chopped

• light soft brown sugar↗70g g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the rhubarb, apples, vanilla and sugar together in an ovenproof dish and roast for 10 mins.

2. 2

   Mix the flour and ginger, if using, together in a large bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips to create a chunky breadcrumb textured mixture. Stir through the sugar. Sprinkle the crumble topping onto the fruit and cook for a further 30-35 mins or until the topping is lightly golden brown. Serve with ice cream.