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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars for a Sweet Spring Treat

These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars combine sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb under a buttery crumb topping making for a delightful spring dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 2 cups Strawberries Chopped
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Chopped
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Optional extra teaspoon for juicy strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is best
Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Flour Use almond or oat flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Oats Can substitute with ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can replace with white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Necessary for balancing sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Cold Cubed Butter Use margarine for dairy-free version

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until coated and let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking dish, then spread the fruit filling evenly over the crust.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the fruit filling and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let the bars cool in the baking dish for about 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill bars for one hour for cleaner slices. Adjust sugar according to fruit tartness.

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