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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars Recipe

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars Recipe
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Delight in these homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars that perfectly balance the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of strawberries, all topped with a buttery, crisp crumb layer. This classic dessert combines fresh fruit filling with an oatmeal crumb topping, baked to golden perfection, making it an ideal treat for any season.

Ingredients

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Fruit Filling

  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 2 cups chopped rhubarb
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Crumb Topping and Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by greasing it lightly or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Prepare Fruit Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped strawberries, chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir well to evenly coat the fruit and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Make Crumb Mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add the cold cubed unsalted butter, then use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Form Crust: Reserve about two-thirds of the crumb mixture, and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create an even crust layer.
  5. Assemble Bars: Evenly spread the prepared fruit filling over the crust layer in the baking pan.
  6. Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the crumb mixture evenly over the fruit filling to create a crumbly topping.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • For easier slicing, refrigerate the bars for at least an hour before cutting.
  • You can substitute the rhubarb with more strawberries or other tart fruits like cranberries if desired.
  • Use cold butter to ensure a crumbly texture rather than a doughy one.
  • Oats add a nice texture but can be omitted or replaced with chopped nuts for variation.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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