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Sweet Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars to Brighten Your Day

Delight in the seasonal flavors of strawberry, rhubarb, and almond in this scrumptious cake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Strawberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups Chopped Rhubarb
  • 1 cup Sugar adjust based on tartness preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch add more if using juicy strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup Flour provides structure
  • 1 cup Oats adds texture
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar contributes moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon infuses warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder helps the topping rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances flavors
  • 1/2 cup Cold Cubed Butter creates a flaky topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the pan to form a crust. Pour the fruit filling over it.
  5. Top with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let cool in the pan for at least an hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill bars for neater cuts and adjust sugar based on rhubarb's tartness. Fresh ingredients improve flavor.

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