3 cups rhubarb cut into 1 inch pieces* | |
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries* | |
1 tbsp. lime juice | |
1/2 cup sugar | |
2 tbsp. cornstarch |
Fresh or frozen rhubarb and strawberries can be used to enjoy this delicious snack option year round. Fun food fact – rhubarb is actually an early summer vegetable although we use it like a fruit!
1. | Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Prepare a 9 x 13″ baking pan. |
2. | Combine rhubarb strawberries and lemon juice in a saucepan, cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until fruit is tender, about 12-15 minutes. |
3. | Combine sugar, and cornstarch and stir into fruit mixture and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and set aside. |
4. | Combine crust ingredients and mix with hands or blender on low until fully mixed and resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup for top of bars. Spread remaining in baking pan and press down. |
5. | Spread fruit filling over top and smooth out. Sprinkle reserved topping over top of fruit mixture and bake for 30-35 mins. or until top is golden brown. You will be tempted to cut it right away but wait until it has cooled thoroughly to slice. Trust us! |
6. | Yield will depend on how large you cut your squares. |
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