Description
A delightful recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars that combines the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of strawberries, all topped with a crumbly oat mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, chopped rhubarb, ½ cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir well and set aside to let the mixture macerate for about 15 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and remaining ½ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the rolled oats and brown sugar until evenly distributed.
- Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Spread the strawberry-rhubarb filling evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the crumb mixture for extra flavor.
- You can also substitute the strawberries with blueberries or peaches for a different fruit combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg