Description
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb in these delightful crumble bars. Topped with a buttery oat crumble, they make a perfect dessert or snack!
Ingredients
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- For the Crust and Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust and Topping: In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and vanilla, and mix until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup of this mixture for topping.
- Press and Bake: Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Assemble: Pour the fruit mixture over the crust, then sprinkle the reserved crumble on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a gluten-free blend.
- You can also add nuts to the crumble for extra crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g