Description
These Strawberry Rhubarb Bars feature a buttery oat crust topped with a tangy-sweet strawberry and rhubarb filling, finished with a golden streusel topping. Perfectly balanced flavors of spring in every bite, ideal for a delightful dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Crust and Streusel
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
Filling
- 2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bars.
- Prepare Crust: In a bowl, combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly and moistened. Press half of this crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 8×8-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Cook Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped rhubarb, chopped strawberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and becomes jam-like.
- Assemble Bars: Spread the cooked fruit filling evenly over the prepared crust in the baking pan. Crumble the remaining oat mixture on top of the filling.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This helps achieve clean edges. Optional: serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean and neat slices.
- These bars pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
