Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars Recipes

RHUBARB OAT BARS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. , Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, coconut, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly. , Press half of the oats mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with rhubarb mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture and press down lightly., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

RHUBARB OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Crust: Combine all ingredients until crumbly.
• Pat half of mixture into 13x9" baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes before pouring filling on top.
• Filling: In saucepan combine rhubarb, sugar, cornstarch and water.
• Cook until clear.
• Blend in vanilla.
• Pour over baked crust.
• Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
• Bake at 350° for 20 minutes.

STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRUMB BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter.
• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; stir to combine. Mix in oats, white sugar, and brown sugar until well combined, using the back of a spoon to break up any brown sugar clumps. Add melted butter and vanilla extract and stir well until mixture is evenly moistened.
• Press 2 cups of the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly. Set remaining mixture aside.
• Combine strawberries and rhubarb in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss to combine.
• Mix together 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to strawberry-rhubarb mixture and mix well. Pour fruit filling on top of the crumb layer. Crumble reserved crumb mixture on top of the fruit, spreading evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top has browned and the filling is bubbly, about 45 minutes. Remove and cool before cutting into bars.

STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x12-inch baking dish.
• Remove the green tops from strawberries using the tip of small, sharp knife or strawberry huller. Place the berries cut-side down on a work surface and cut in half. Slice each half lengthwise 3 to 5 times before turning and cutting across in a nice, uniform dice.
• Combine diced strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl and stir until thoroughly combined and the cornstarch disappears. Set aside until needed.
• Combine oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, and ginger in a mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir thoroughly until dry ingredients are evenly coated.
• Transfer 60% of the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread out into an even layer. Press the mixture down with the back of a spoon or spatula to compress slightly.
• Place strawberries over the top using a slotted spoon. Do not press down. Reserve any accumulated juices in the bowl. Top with remaining oatmeal mixture and press down lightly with the back of a spoon or spatula. Drizzle reserved juices on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Press the top down with a spatula to compress slightly. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and serve.