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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars

Deliciously Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars You’ll Love

These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars are a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb, perfect for any spring gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, sliced Substitute with blueberries for a different flavor profile.
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Stalks, chopped Can be swapped with tart cherries if rhubarb is unavailable.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Brightens the fruit flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Use gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Feel free to add nuts for additional crunch.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Pack tightly for accurate measurement.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed Binds the crust.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps the crust rise.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances the sweetness.

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine strawberries, rhubarb, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir gently until the fruit is coated.
  3. Whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  5. Layer the fruit filling evenly on top of the crust, then sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the filling.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Cool the bars completely before cutting them into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

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