Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
Strawberry Rhubarb Bars are a delightful summer treat that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. With a buttery, crumbly crust enclosing a vibrant fruit filling, these bars evoke memories of warm afternoons in the garden. Whether you’re enjoying them warm or chilled, they are sure to impress at picnics or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 2 cups rhubarb stalks (chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine chopped strawberries and rhubarb with remaining sugar; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cream together cold butter with the flour mixture until crumbly. Add egg and mix well.
- Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Spread the fruit mixture evenly over the crust, then crumble remaining dough on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg