Description
Delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Bars that combine tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries in a buttery crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the strawberries and rhubarb with sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine flour, butter, powdered sugar, and baking powder until crumbly.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Spread the fruit mixture over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a sweeter bar, increase the sugar for the fruit mixture.
- Serve with whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry, rhubarb, dessert, bars, pie