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    Published on May 9, 2019. Modified on Nov 10, 2024 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 11 Comments

    Slow Cooker Rhubarb Cobbler

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    Slow cooker rhubarb cobbler is a lovely recipe to use for fresh rhubarb either from your garden or allotment or from farmers’ markets. This warm dessert is ideal for Spring.

    Slow cooker rhubarb cobbler

    There’s something about this time of year, when all the signs of spring are there, but there is a biting cold wind and you can really feel the chill when you go outside.

    I hope it warms up soon.

    In the meantime, we are relying on old-fashioned warm puddings to keep us cosy when needed.

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    • What is a cobbler
    • How to Make a Slow Cooker Rhubarb Cobbler – Step by Step
    • More Rhubarb Recipes to Try
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    This slow cooker rhubarb cobbler is so easy to make and is perfect for a chilly day, with custard.

    Seeing the first forced rhubarb in the shops is another sign of spring for me.

    I had planned to make a rhubarb crumble but only had self-raising flour so decided on a cobbler instead.

    What is a cobbler

    If you haven’t had one before, a cobbler consists of a fruit layer topped with a scone mixture, which you add on top of the fruit.

    This recipe is a British cobbler, popular since the Second World War because it is frugal and uses less butter than other desserts.

    In the US a cobbler often has a different type of topping.

    It is cheap to make and it only takes minutes to make the topping.

    How to Make a Slow Cooker Rhubarb Cobbler – Step by Step

    Wash and chop the rhubarb and place in the slow cooker with 50 g caster sugar and a little water. Cook on high for 15 minutes to soften the rhubarb slightly.

    Rhubarb in the slow cooker pot

    Rub the cubed butter into the flour.

    Flour with cubes of butter in a bowl

    Add 60 g sugar, a beaten egg and the milk in.

    Add in sugar, beaten egg and milk

    Mix gently to combine.

    Cobbler topping mixed and ready to use

    Pour the cobbler mixture over the rhubarb, after the 15 minutes is up.

    Pouring the cobbler topping over the rhubarb

    Smooth over the cobbler mixture to cover the rhubarb, then put on the lid and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours on high, with a cloth under the lid to stop drips falling onto the food.

    Rhubarb cobbler assembled and ready to cook in the slow cooker

    As it cooks the cobbler mixture will rise and cover the rhubarb.

    During cooking, rhubarb cobbler in slow cooker pot

    Once the cooking time is up, serve the rhubarb cobbler directly from the slow cooker pot!

    Slow cooker rhubarb cobbler with a serving removed

    My slow cooker rhubarb cobbler was delicious for a winter or springtime pudding.

    The tartness of the rhubarb combined with the scone topping is just right.

    Have a look at my post on baking and making puddings in the slow cooker for loads more ideas and recipes for slow cooker desserts.

    More Rhubarb Recipes to Try

    If you love rhubarb or grow it in your garden and have a surplus, try these other rhubarb recipes too

    • rhubarb buttermilk cake
    • rhubarb scones
    • rhubarb flapjacks 
    • rhubarb sponge pudding
    • Scottish rhubarb cranachan
    Slow cooker rhubarb cobbler serving on white plate with custard

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    Slow cooker rhubarb cobbler recipe

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    Rhubarb cobbler in slow cooker pot.

    Slow Cooker Rhubarb Cobbler

    Soft rhubarb topped with a scone cobbler topping makes a warming dessert!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Slow Cooker
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 332kcal
    Author: Lucy Allen | BakingQueen74

    Ingredients

    • 400 g rhubarb washed and chopped
    • 50 g golden caster sugar
    • 100 g self-raising flour
    • 50 g butter unsalted
    • 60 g golden caster sugar
    • 1 egg beaten
    • 60 ml milk
    UK Measurements – US Measurements

    Equipment

    round slow cooker
    round slow cooker

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    Instructions 

    • Place the rhubarb, 50 g caster sugar and two tablespoons of water in the slow cooker pot.
      400 g rhubarb, 50 g golden caster sugar
    • Cook on high for 15 mins to soften it slightly.
    • Rub the butter into the flour, then stir in the sugar, egg and milk.
      100 g self-raising flour, 50 g butter, 60 g golden caster sugar, 1 egg, 60 ml milk
    • Mix gently until combined.
    • Rub a little butter around the edges of the slow cooker pot to prevent sticking.
    • Then pour the toppping mixture on top of the rhubarb.
    • Cook on high for 90 mins to 2 hours until the topping is cooked through. 
      Use a cloth (tea towel or kitchen towel) under the lid to stop drips from falling onto the top of the food.
      Serve warm, with custard.

    Notes

    Use a tea towel folded under the lid of your slow cooker to stop water dripping down onto it.
    Tip: To brown the top, if you have a slow cooker pot that can go in the oven, place the pot under a medium hot grill for ten minutes.
    Serve warm, with custard, cream or ice cream for a good old-fashioned pud.
    Slow cooker size: I made this recipe in an oval 3.5 litre slow cooker. If using a larger slow cooker, double the quantities.
    Did you try and love this recipe?Then please leave a star rating and comment below to let me know how you got on!

    Recipe originally posted March 8 2016. Updated May 9 2019 with new photos.

     

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    Comments

    1. Caroline says

      July 06, 2016 at 10:58 pm

      Looks brilliant! What size slow cooker did you use?

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        July 07, 2016 at 6:12 am

        Thanks! This was in my round 3.5 litre one.

        Reply
    2. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

      March 10, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      I too haven’t had a cobbler for many many years, mum would occasional bake them for us and serve it with lashings of custard! I love how you manage to make so many of your desserts in the slow cooker.
      Angela x

      Reply
    3. Sarah Trivuncic, Maison Cupcake says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:01 pm

      My husband would like this, I need to try out a cobbler!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 09, 2016 at 9:09 pm

        My kids loved it too which was a bonus

        Reply
    4. recipesfromapantry says

      March 09, 2016 at 11:09 am

      We have rhubarb in the garden which keep coming back every year although we do nothing with it. Cant wait to try this when it starts up again in a while.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 09, 2016 at 9:08 pm

        Great plan Bintu and so lucky!

        Reply
    5. choclette says

      March 09, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Oh this looks so delicious Lucy and now you have me craving rhubarb. I haven’t had a cobbler in years. My mother wasn’t much of a cake maker, but she made the most marvellous old-fashioned puddings – the highlight of every meal and something to look forward to. She even made the odd cobbler.

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 09, 2016 at 9:08 pm

        I’m not sure I’ve even had one before, I have memories like that too from childhood with excellent crumbles amongst others!

        Reply
    6. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

      March 09, 2016 at 7:27 am

      Oh I love cobblers and crumbles. I never would have thought to make it in a slow cooker. It looks lovely!

      Reply
      • bakingqueen74 says

        March 09, 2016 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks Jemma, you can make almost anything in the slow cooker I find! 😀

        Reply
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