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Rhubarb Bars

Irresistible Rhubarb Bars with Sweet Crunchy Topping

Delicious Rhubarb Bars combining tart rhubarb with a buttery crust and crunchy topping, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt kosher
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Fresh Rhubarb chopped
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and salt until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Press the shortbread mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  3. Prepare the filling by combining the rhubarb, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss until well-coated.
  4. Once the crust is baked, spread the rhubarb filling evenly over the warm crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, oats, and flour for the streusel topping. Mix well and sprinkle over the rhubarb filling.
  6. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 25–30 minutes, or until the streusel is golden brown.
  7. After baking, cool completely on a wire rack for at least an hour before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best freshness, store your bars in an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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