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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars
Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups strawberries, hulled and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
1
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 175 degrees Celsius).
2
Next, take an 8x8-inch baking dish and apply a thin layer of butter to prevent it from sticking during the cooking process.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine three main ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt. Using your hands or a spoon, mix these dry ingredients until they are evenly distributed.
4
Add the next three ingredients - oats, white sugar, and brown sugar - to your dry mixture. Continue mixing until the sugars are well combined with the other ingredients, taking care not to leave any clumps.
5
Now, incorporate melted butter into your mixture and stir until everything is evenly moistened. Finally, add a hint of vanilla to enhance the flavor.
6
Press 2 cups of your crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish, applying gentle pressure to ensure an even layer.
7
Set aside the remaining crumb mixture for later use.
8
In a separate mixing bowl, combine two key ingredients: strawberries and rhubarb. Drizzle with lemon juice to bring out their natural flavors, then toss the mixture until everything is well combined.
9
In a small bowl, mix together two ingredients: sugar and cornstarch. Combine them until they form a smooth paste.
10
Add the sugar-cornstarch mixture to your strawberry-rhubarb mixture and stir until everything is well incorporated.
11
Pour the filling over the crumb layer in the baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
12
Using the reserved crumb mixture, spread a layer of crumbs over the filling to cover it evenly.
13
Place your baking dish in the preheated oven and bake until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, approximately 45 minutes.
14
Remove your dish from the oven and let it cool before cutting into bars.