Description
Deliciously nostalgic strawberry rhubarb crumble bars with a gooey filling and a crumbly topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
Crumble Base and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Glaze Topping
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 Tbsp heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare Fruit Filling
- Combine rhubarb, strawberries, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 8-12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in granulated sugar and cornstarch; let the mixture come to a gentle boil until thickened, about two minutes.
Prepare Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat in the softened butter until crumbly, reserving 1.5 cups for topping and mixing this remainder with chopped pecans.
- Press the remaining mixture into the prepared baking pan as the base.
Assemble and Bake
- Spread the thickened fruit filling over the crust and sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over it.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Allow to cool in the pan before slicing.
Prepare Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars before serving.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend. Consider using coconut sugar for a lower glycemic index option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Crumble Bars, Dessert Bars, Nostalgic Recipes, Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble, Summer Dessert