Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars Recipe
These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars combine the tartness of rhubarb with the sweetness of strawberries, all nestled between a buttery crumb base and topping. Perfect for a summer dessert or a special treat, these bars are easy to make and packed with fresh fruit flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups diced rhubarb
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix rhubarb, strawberries, remaining sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Spread the fruit mixture over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the fruit filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars are best when made with fresh rhubarb and strawberries, but frozen can be used in a pinch. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a more decadent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
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