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Best Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars Recipe

Best Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars Recipe

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A buttery crust meets a sweet-tart strawberry-rhubarb filling in these rustic crumb bars. Perfectly crumbly topping and juicy filling make these a nostalgic, no-fuss treat ideal for seasonal baking.

Ingredients

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2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
2 cups chopped rhubarb (swap with green apples if unavailable)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter (use vegan butter or coconut oil)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
Combine strawberries, rhubarb, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice in bowl; set aside.
Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press half the crumb mixture into the prepared pan as the base.
Spread fruit filling over crumb base.
Top with remaining crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Rhubarb stalks can be swapped with green apples for alternative flavor
Use gluten-free flour and oats for gluten-free version
Pre-baking crust prevents soggy bottoms
Store in airtight container for up to 3 days

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