Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars Recipe
These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars are a delightful dessert that balances sweet strawberries with tangy rhubarb, all nestled between a buttery, crumbly crust. The fresh fruit filling is perfectly complemented by the golden, streusel-like topping, making these bars an irresistible treat. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dessert, these easy-to-make bars will quickly become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Strawberries (diced)
- Rhubarb (diced)
- Cornstarch
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add the egg and vanilla extract to form a dough.
- Press half the dough into the prepared baking pan for the crust.
- In another bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread this mixture over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the fruit layer.
- Bake until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- For a thicker bar, use a smaller baking pan and adjust the baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg