Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and tangy rhubarb, nestled between a buttery oat crumble. These bars are a delightful spring dessert that’s easy to make and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for crumble)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 4 cups chopped fresh strawberries
- 3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold diced butter until coarse crumbs form.
- Press two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the base.
- In another bowl, toss strawberries, rhubarb, ½ cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well coated.
- Spread the fruit filling evenly over the pressed crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the fruit.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack for several hours (or overnight) before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins