Description
These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars are the ultimate balance of sweet and tangy flavors. A buttery shortbread crust holds a luscious strawberry rhubarb filling, topped with a crunchy crumble. Perfect for spring and summer, these bars make a delightful dessert or snack that's easy to prepare and full of fresh fruit flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups diced rhubarb
- 1 ½ cups diced strawberries
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, combine rhubarb, strawberries, brown sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the fruit softens.
- Spread the strawberry rhubarb filling over the baked crust.
- Mix rolled oats into the remaining crumb mixture, then sprinkle over the fruit filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and set. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Substitute frozen strawberries and rhubarb when fresh is not in season.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg