Description
Sweet and tart Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars topped with a crunchy oat crumble, ideal for spring gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 quart strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Add the strawberries to a large saucepan and mash them with a potato masher until in small chunks.
- Stir in the chopped rhubarb, water, granulated sugar, salt, and cornstarch. Cook over high heat for about 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter in a large bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- Press a little over half of the crumb mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Layer the thickened rhubarb mixture on top, and sprinkle the remaining crumble over the filling.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cold as a quick snack. Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American