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Easy Tangy Rhubarb Strawberry Crumble Bars

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These easy tangy rhubarb strawberry crumble bars combine a buttery crumble topping with a sweet and tart fruit filling, perfect for summer snacks and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh rhubarb, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the cold, cubed butter, and use a pastry cutter or two forks to cut it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Lightly beat the egg with vanilla extract, then stir it into the crumb mixture until you get a dough that holds together when pressed.
  4. Press half the dough into the prepared pan to form an even base layer.
  5. In another bowl, toss chopped rhubarb and quartered strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
  6. Spread the fruit filling evenly over the crust.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the fruit filling.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Tent with foil if the crumble browns too quickly.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. For cleaner slices, refrigerate for about an hour before cutting.

Notes

Chilling the dough before pressing it into the pan helps achieve the ideal crumbly texture. Use cold butter to avoid greasy dough. Cool bars completely before slicing to prevent runny filling. For cleaner slices, refrigerate bars for an hour before cutting and wipe the knife between cuts.

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Keywords: rhubarb, strawberry, crumble bars, summer snack, easy dessert, tangy, sweet, baking

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