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Buttery Rhubarb Oatmeal Crumble Bars

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Forgive me as I repost an old recipe…
Let me explain…
It’s rhubarb season and I’ve made these (also known as  “MY”)  rhubarb squares a bunch of times in the last few weeks.
They are really spectacular…like, seriously, you can transform a rhubarb hater into a lover in one single bite…HONESTLY!!
But, because it was one of the first recipes I posted, I had bad photos.  Anyhoo, I updated some of the pics just to see if I could get any takers on these really yummy treats!!
These squares are so delicious. The base and toping are the same dough but the base tastes like a buttery, cookie bottom and the top, because the dough is crumbled, has a wonderful buttery crumbly texture. And when you add in a jammy, fruity middle, you get a treat that will light you taste buds on fire!!!
See if you can get your hands on some rhubarb because it’s not around for a long time but it’s awesome to have on hand for some pretty incredible baked goods.
If you are lucky enough to have a healthy plant (it is so easy to grow…completely maintenance free), cut it back, remove the leaves and cut the stalks into 1 inch pieces.  Freeze it in Ziploc bags to use throughout the winter…rhubarb crumble, strawberry rhubarb pie, rhubarb cobbler, rhubarb jam and these rhubarb squares.  Rhubarb is not easy to find frozen (unlike strawberries and blueberries which are readily available throughout the winter months).  Experiment with it if you have it in abundance…it even makes a lovely compote that can be used in savoury dishes as well!
Buttery Rhubarb Oatmeal Crumble Bars Just Crumbs Blog by Suzie Durigon
These squares are the BEST reason to find some rhubarb – stat!!
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Rhubarb mixture at the beginning stages of cooking
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Rhubarb mixture after it has been cooked…nice and jammy!!
Buttery Rhubarb Oatmeal Crumble Bars Just Crumbs Blog by Suzie Durigon
Close up shot…all that “rhubarby” goodness….yummmm!!!

 

Buttery Rhubarb Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Author: Suzie Durigon
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Serves: 24
If you can get your hands on some rhubarb, you gotta make some of these…I promise to convert every rhubarb hater into a lover in no time!!
Ingredients
  • 6 cups rhubarb
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup strawberry jam (homemade is best but store bought will do)
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups butter (softened to room temperature)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large pot, mix the rhubarb, white sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and strawberry jam together.  Cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes thick and “jammy”.  This process will vary in time depending on whether you are using fresh or frozen rhubarb (fresh takes longer to break down) – you want to make sure the rhubarb is beginning to get soft. Remember, it will thicken a bit as it cools.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, salt, baking powder, baking soda and brown sugar.  With your hands (always easiest that way), mix in the butter.  Rub the butter between your fingers to incorporate all of the dry ingredients with the butter to get a crumbly mixture (see picture below)
  4. Line a 9×13″ baking pan with parchment and place half of the oat/flour/butter mixture into the pan; press down firmly to create a good crust.
  5. Pour the rhubarb mixture over the base.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the rhubarb (don’t press down this time) and bake in an oven until golden (about 40 minutes).
  7. Remove from oven and let cool (if you can wait!).  Serve warm with good quality vanilla ice cream!

Buttery Rhubarb Oatmeal Crumble Bars Just Crumbs Blog by Suzie Durigon