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Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars

Delicious Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars for a Sweet Treat

These Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars are a nostalgic dessert, balancing chewy oatmeal and sweet-tart rhubarb filling perfectly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Provides the base and crumbly texture
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour Structure, can be gluten-free if needed
  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened) Binds mixture together; ensure softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps crust rise, can swap with baking powder
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar (packed) Adds sweetness and moisture
For the Rhubarb Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Rhubarb Star of the filling
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens filling
  • 1/4 cup Water Dissolves cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth and aroma

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Medium Saucepan
  • 8x8-inch baking dish

Method
 

Steps to Make the Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather and measure out all your ingredients.
  2. Combine old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, softened butter, salt, baking soda, and packed brown sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water over medium heat. Stir gently until simmering and thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Press three-quarters of the crumb mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish. Pour rhubarb filling over the crust and sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 30-40 minutes until edges are golden brown and filling is set.
  6. Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure your butter is softened but not melted. Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature or wrap in plastic and refrigerate for up to 7 days.

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