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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet and tart strawberry rhubarb filling sandwiched between a buttery shortbread crust and a delicious crumble topping. These bars are a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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CRUST/CRUMBLE:
1½ cups salted butter, softened
1 cup + 1 tbsp powdered sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
2 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
¾ cup granulated sugar
2½ tbsp cornstarch
¾ cup water
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Step 2: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together.
  3. Step 3: Add 1½ tsp of vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix again until incorporated.
  4. Step 4: Add the flour one cup at a time, mixing on low after each addition until just incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Press half of the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9×13 pan to form the crust.
  6. Step 6: Bake the crust for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges have a faint hint of browning. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 20 minutes.
  7. Step 7: While the crust cools, make the filling. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine ¾ cup granulated sugar and the cornstarch and mix well.
  8. Step 8: Add the strawberries, rhubarb, and water to the saucepan. Turn the burner on medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring often.
  9. Step 9: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow it to simmer and stir until the mixture thickens and the fruit breaks down, about 5 minutes.
  10. Step 10: Remove the filling from the heat and stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
  11. Step 11: Pour the warm filling evenly over the cooled crust.
  12. Step 12: Sprinkle the remaining half of the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the filling.
  13. Step 13: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the crumble topping is just barely starting to brown.
  14. Step 14: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting.

Notes

For best results and clean cuts, let the bars cool completely before slicing.

Store the bars covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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