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Rhubarb Crumble Bars

Irresistible Rhubarb Crumble Bars for Cozy Baking Days

These Rhubarb Crumble Bars capture the tartness of spring, featuring a buttery oatmeal crust and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Fresh Rhubarb Sliced into ½-inch thick pieces
  • 6 oz Sugar ¾ cup; consider coconut sugar for a twist
  • ¼ tsp Table Salt Enhances the flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use almond extract as an alternative
For the Crust
  • 10 oz All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blends are a substitute
  • 6.5 oz Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Quick oats can be substituted
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda Helps leaven the crust
  • ½ tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon Consider nutmeg or cardamom for variation
  • 8 oz Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used
  • 4 oz Granulated Sugar Use artificial sweeteners if desired
  • 12 oz Unsalted Butter Should be cool but pliable

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice the rhubarb and toss with sugar and salt; let macerate for 30-60 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Butter a 13” x 9” baking pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  4. Combine crust ingredients in a mixing bowl until well mixed.
  5. Cut the butter into the dry mixture until resembling coarse crumbs.
  6. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, and bake for about 10 minutes.
  7. Spread the cooled rhubarb filling over the baked crust.
  8. Crumble the reserved topping mixture over the rhubarb filling.
  9. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  10. Cool in the pan on a wire rack, then slice into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed at room temperature and can be served with vanilla ice cream.

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