Description

These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars offer a delightful combination of ripe strawberries and tangy rhubarb with a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for a sweet treat at home, these bars are simple to prepare and sure to impress anyone looking for an easy homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
1 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups sliced strawberries, chopped in ½-in pieces
2 cups sliced rhubarb, chopped in ½-in pieces
½ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange/lemon zest.
Add butter and cut into dry ingredients using a fork or pastry blender until the pieces resemble peas.
Stir in the beaten egg, blending until clumps form. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In another bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, cornstarch, and sugar. Spread this fruit mixture over the crumb base.
Clump the remaining crumb mixture together and sprinkle it evenly over the fruit.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes until the topping is golden and the fruit bubbles. Allow to cool for 2-3 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the fridge before slicing.

Notes

For the best flavor, serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
Use a mixture of strawberries and rhubarb for the best taste balance.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg