Crumbles Archives - Chef Lindsey Farr

Grandmas Raspberry Rhubarb Crumble

June 19, 2016

Grandmas Raspberry Rhubarb Crumble is the perfect balance of tart and sweet! The rhubarb is tender and still has a little bit of sour bite. And the cinnamon crumble on top…don’t even get me started!

This recipe is an adaption of my Dad’s mother’s recipe for rhubarb crumble. All I did was throw some raspberries into the mix, because you just don’t mess with perfect. And this crumble is perfect!

Family legend has it that the rhubarb Grandma Farr grew in the back yard was the best rhubarb anyone has ever tasted. It is hard to imagine this crumble being any more delicious!

Grandma Farr also knew a little something about crumbles because this crumble topping is PERFECT! It is the best crumble topping that I’ve ever had. It is my new go-to. It is sweet and crumbly but still tender, and there is the perfect hint of cinnamon!

AND there is a generous portion of topping. Is there anything worse than getting a scoop of Crumble sans crumble?

No, no there is not.

Raise your hand if you are a crumble topping pilferer; stealing the rightful topping of the surrounding pieces.

There is no shame in our game.

Crumble lovers unite!
I wonder if my dad is a Crumble Lover. If I had to bet, I would guess he is a lover of the fruity part underneath. He probably wouldn’t mind if I pilfered some of his crumble…

Mini Apple Pecan Crumble Pies

October 20, 2014

Don’t let their size fool you, these Mini Apple Pecan Crumble Pies pack a lot of flavor! Spiced apple pie filling in an easy cream cheese crust with a brown sugar toasted pecan crumble topping!

These little pies will be the star of any party or holiday feast.

But that’s not why I like them. I like them because they can be stored in the freezer for that random moment when an apple pie craving hits. Or, in my case, a crumble craving…I get those too.

It’s old news that I am a huge fan of the humble crumble topping. I use it on cupcakes, on crisps, on s’mores bars, on muffins, on more cupcakes, and even on ice cream. I have been known to eat it straight out of the bowl…but don’t tell anyone because that is embarrassing.

Last year I was taste testing and practicing making my Great Grandmother’s Pecan Tassies for my wedding, so I had a constant supply of mini pecan pies in my freezer, which, in case you are wondering, was not good for the pre-wedding diet and a certain Wedding Fairy, if you’ve been reading long enough to remember her {thank you if you have!}, was not impressed with my late night tassie “taste testing”.

Cardamom Pear Crisp

September 29, 2014

In this Cardamom Pear Crisp, bartlett pears are seasoned with cinnamon and cardamom and topped with a brown sugar oat crumble topping.

I have recently decided that there is no better Fall scent than cardamom and cinnamon.

Ever since I bought some dried green cardamom pods for a Moroccan roasted lamb shank, I have had more ideas for cardamom scented baked goods than days in Fall. The scent is intoxicating and relaxing all at the same time. I sneak little sniffs from the container in the kitchen all day. I know it’s kinda weird. Don’t tell.

I opened the container for my husband to take a sniff and he said, “I want to make a pillow out of that.” Indeed. A pillow. Good idea.

Or a pear crisp…

The warm flavors of the cardamom and cinnamon intermingle with the brown sugar crisp and toasted pecans for a flavorful fruit dessert that still highlights the pears!

Individual Blueberry Raspberry Crumbles

June 21, 2014

Are you that person that takes more than your fair share of the crumble topping off of crumbles or crisps? I am that person.

I am not the person to share a Crumble with. #sorryimnotsorry

These Individual Blueberry Raspberry Crumbles fix that problem. They are perfectly portioned so that thieves like me cannot smuggle your topping onto their plate.

Old Fashioned Ozark Peach Cobbler

June 18, 2013

This Old Fashioned Ozark Peach Cobbler is so incredibly delicious and flavorful that you will want to go back for seconds and thirds until it is either all gone or your belly is begging for mercy. The peaches absolutely shine in this heritage recipe. Run, don’t walk, to the closest farmer’s market or store and pick up the juiciest American peaches you can find and make this tonight.

This recipe is Jean Jennings family recipe that Nancy Baggett included in her 2005 compilation, “The All-American Dessert Book.” Nancy travelled across the USA, collecting heritage recipes from each region (lucky!), and this Peach Cobbler is from Mountain View, Arkansas.

Honestly Nancy says it best, “A single bite of [Jean’s] peach cobbler convinced me that her local fame was more than deserved. The pastry dough is unbelievably rich and tender, and the filling tastes sublime. The cobbler is soupier than most I’ve eaten, but it seems right that way.” Strangely it does seem right and I would miss the rich juice surrounding the peaches.

Crumbles

Grandmas Raspberry Rhubarb Crumble

Mini Apple Pecan Crumble Pies

Cardamom Pear Crisp

Individual Blueberry Raspberry Crumbles

Old Fashioned Ozark Peach Cobbler

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