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Rhubarb Crumble Muffins

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Deliciously light and fluffy muffins with tasty roasted rhubarb and finished with a crumble topping. These Rhubarb Crumble Muffins are a new way to enjoy a popular dessert. 

Rhubarb is such a uniquely delicious fruit. I really like its slightly tart flavour and the beautiful colour it can bring to a dish.

Inspiration behind Rhubarb Crumble Muffins

The inspiration for these muffins came from someone at work. They were talking about how they’d bought a blueberry muffin with a crumbly topping and how delicious it was.

I did promise to try and recreate this recipe for her, and I will. But first it gave me the idea to make these Rhubarb Crumble Muffins.

Why roast the rhubarb?

Roasting rhubarb is a great way of using it in baking. You wouldn’t add raw rhubarb to a cake so roasting rhubarb allows you to do this. It also allows you to extract the excess juice that would make a cake soggy.

I decided to add the roasted rhubarb to the top of the muffins instead of mixing it through the batter. If you wanted to, you could ripple it through the muffin mix.

My only reason not to do this was I didn’t want it’s flavour to be lost. By adding it to the top of the muffin and then adding the crumble on top, you also don’t loose the lovely pink colour.

When is rhubarb in season?

In the UK, the rhubarb season is between April and June. Although this isn’t a particularly long season, it grows so well you may find yourself with more than you can use!

My parents grow rhubarb at their allotment and Mr Curly’s Nan grows it too. This means that every year without fail I get given so much rhubarb.

What to do with excess rhubarb

If you find yourself with more rhubarb than you can use, I recommend freezing it. I get given so much rhubarb each year I can’t constantly be making crumbles and cakes.

Instead I wash it and trim it into similar sized pieces and freeze it. I’ve done this for a number of years now and it always turns out great. You also don’t need to defrost it if you’re maybe a crumble as it can defrost as it heats in the pan.

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Rhubarb Crumble Muffins

Deliciously light and fluffy muffins with tasty roasted rhubarb and finished with a crumble topping. These Rhubarb Crumble Muffins are a new way to enjoy a popular dessert. 

Course Muffin
Cuisine British
Keyword Muffins, Rhubarb Crumble
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 299 kcal
Author Curly

Ingredients

For the roasted rhubarb

  • 400 g rhubarb
  • 50 g caster sugar

For the muffins

  • 350 g plain flour
  • 3 tsp baking powder
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 320 g non fat yogurt
  • 60 ml sunflower oil
  • 1 egg

For the crumble topping

  • 70 g self raising flour
  • 45 g margarine
  • 25 g light brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (fan, 200ºC non fan). Wash the rhubarb and cut into pieces roughly 3cm long

  2. Add to a baking tray and sprinkle with the sugar. Toss to coat the rhubarb in the sugar and cover with foil. Roast for 20 minutes 

  3. After 20 minutes, remove the foil and roast for a further 5 minutes

  4. Drain the roasted rhubarb in a sieve over a bowl while you make the muffin batter. Leave the oven on 

  5. Line a muffin tin with paper liners 

  6. Add the flour, baking powder and caster sugar to a large bowl 

  7. In a jug, whisk together the yogurt, vegetable oil and egg 

  8. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir together just until all of the flour is mixed in - do not over mix. Set to one side 

  9. In another bowl make the crumble by rubbing the margarine and flour together with your fingertips to get a breadcrumb texture. Add in the sugar and lightly mix with your fingers 

  10. Divide the muffin mixture evenly between the 12 muffin cases 

  11. Add approximately one tablespoon of the drained roasted rhubarb to the top of each muffin

  12. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly on top of each muffin 

  13. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before cooling completely on a wire rack

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is given as a guide only.

Nutrition Facts
Rhubarb Crumble Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 65mg3%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 21g23%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 2.9mg4%
Calcium 146mg15%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    May 3, 2019 at 9:20 am

    5 stars
    Oh they look so delicious! I love rhubarb and reckon I could eat a few of these!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 4, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      Haha my husband’s Nan ate two in a row!

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline Bellefontaine says

    May 3, 2019 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    These look really good Cat I love rhubarb and have a prolific rhubarb patch which also gives me some more at the end of the summer. I certainly fancy trying these as always looking for new recipes to try

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 4, 2019 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Jacqui. I seem to have more than I can use every year!

      Reply
  3. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder says

    May 4, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    5 stars
    Oh God these look really good! I like the idea of roasted rhubarb and crumble topping, I bet the flavour is there and with its sweet tartness makes these simply irresistible! I’m quite jealous about your rhubarb supply cause I need to buy mine lol. Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe with #BakingCrumbs πŸ™‚ x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks Jo. Haha I’ll send some to you in the post! I’ve got more than I know what to do with! x

      Reply
  4. Sylvie says

    May 6, 2019 at 4:03 am

    5 stars
    These little muffins look sooo tasty and yummy! Cannot wait for rhubarb season here in Australia πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Helen - Cooking with my kids says

    May 6, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious – I also love the colour, and slight tartness of rhubarb.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:27 pm

      It is such a pretty colour isn’t it.

      Reply
  6. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

    May 7, 2019 at 10:40 am

    5 stars
    What a great idea! I love a dessert mashup and these muffins look soooo delicious! Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Eb x

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks Eb πŸ™‚ x

      Reply
  7. Choclette says

    May 8, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    Rhubarb cakes are one of my favourites. Your muffins look delicious and I bet they are too. And who needs icing when you can have a crumble topping?

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      Thanks πŸ™‚ More things should have a crumble topping!

      Reply
  8. Anna l Serving Dumplings says

    May 8, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Rhubarb is my favorite spring produce. These muffins look amazing. I could eat a few, especially with the crumble on top.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Anna πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Anna | Once Upon A Food Blog says

    May 9, 2019 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    These look absolutely gorgeous, my eldest would love them. I love roasting rhubarb and always roast it covered in foil. The liquid that comes off it is great in a G&T!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      I didn’t think of that! Mind you I do make my own rhubarb gin so I am getting it with my gin still! I do like it drizzled on top of vanilla ice cream.

      Reply
  10. Kavita Favelle says

    May 9, 2019 at 10:22 am

    5 stars
    Fruit crumble is just a good dessert to fuse into a muffin, love the look of the rhubarb in here too. My husband loves it, so I’ll save the recipe!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      Thank you πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Nickki says

    May 9, 2019 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    I love a crumble topping! These muffins look gorgeous. I would have no problem polishing off a few of these!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      Haha thanks Nickki

      Reply
  12. Esha says

    May 10, 2019 at 3:25 am

    5 stars
    Love rhubarb this time around. These muffins look spectacular. Love that it has crumble on top. I could eat a few at once.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you very much πŸ™‚

      Reply
  13. Jenny Walters says

    May 10, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    I have not roasted rhubarb before but it sounds genius. I do a rhubarb crumble cake on the blog and it sends me to heaven! I think it is a fabulous combo especially as the rhubarb has that sour back note abd the crumble is so sweet. I love the idea of doing it as a muffin. No fuss but maximum flavour. Thank you so much for sharing with #BakingCrumbs

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 10, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      I really like roasting it first. It sounds delicious! I’m lazy and wanted to make a muffin so I didn’t have to get my mixer dirty haha.

      Reply
  14. Janice says

    May 18, 2019 at 4:42 pm

    5 stars
    Yay! it’s all about the rhubarb at this time of year. I’ve just made some rhubarb muffin’s myself, I love the idea of the crumble though, great recipe.

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 19, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      I’ve got enough rhubarb for everyone! Oooh I bet they’re delicious πŸ™‚ Thanks.

      Reply
  15. Corina Blum says

    May 20, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Rhubarb crumble is such a favourite dessert of mine and I also love homemade fruity muffins so this recipe is a great way to combine the two of them!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      May 22, 2019 at 7:31 am

      A very tasty combo too!

      Reply
  16. Kate says

    April 14, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    Gave these a go after finally getting my hands on some rhubarb and they were absolutely delicious!! A must for anyone who is a fan of rhubarb!

    Reply
    • Curly says

      April 14, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      So pleased you managed to find some rhubarb and you enjoyed these muffins πŸ™‚

      Reply
  17. Barbara says

    July 4, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Can you freeze these please

    Reply
    • Curly says

      July 4, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Hi Barbara, yes you can. Make sure they are wrapped thoroughly. Defrost them outside of the fridge for 2-3 hours.

      Reply

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