Description
If you’re craving a comforting dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors, these Delicious Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars are exactly what you need.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, take a 9×9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper—this step is crucial for making it easy to remove the bars once they’ve cooled.
- In a bowl, take your chopped rhubarb and mix it with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch. This mixture needs to sit for a few minutes, allowing the sugar to draw out the juices from the rhubarb, which not only enhances the flavor but also creates the perfect consistency once baked.
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. Stir these dry ingredients together until well-mixed. Next, cut in the softened butter into the mixture, along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Take two-thirds of the crumble mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the lined baking pan. This layer acts as the base for your bars and should be compact to hold the rhubarb filling properly.
- Next, spread the prepared rhubarb mixture evenly over the crumbly base. Make sure to cover it well, ensuring every bite has that delightful filling.
- Finally, sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the rhubarb filling. This top layer adds the perfect crispy dimension to the bars and seals in the juicy rhubarb.
- Place the pan in your preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the rhubarb is bubbling slightly. Afterwards, take the bars out of the oven and allow them to cool in the pan. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper, slice, and serve!
Notes
Ensure the rhubarb is fresh and firm for the best texture and flavor. For a sweeter bar, you can adjust the sugar level slightly based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 2 g