Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

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When you see strawberries and rhubarb on the dessert menu, it’s a sure sign summer is here. This quick, easy and very popular Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars recipe is wonderful for summer picnics and gatherings.  

More Strawberry?  You’ll love these 20 Irresistible Strawberry Desserts That Are Sure To Impress and our Rhubarb Berry Crisp too!

I’ve read somewhere that these scrumptious Awesome Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars won a Pennsylvania State Fair Butter Cookie Contest and it’s no wonder with the mouth-watering sweet and tart flavors of strawberry and rhubarb pie flavor baked with a yummy oatmeal crust.  

I’m sorry I don’t know who to credit here, but…*Promising you won’t stop at one.* The flavor combinations are unbeatable. Really!

Some people turn their noses up at rhubarb, and it’s no wonder.  It’s super sour and not eatable by itself, unless you like that kind of taste?  But when you add some sugar and strawberries to the rhubarb and cook them down over the stove, it changes the taste completely and it’s pretty awesome.

That’s why they’re called Awesome Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars!  I think they should be called Freaking Awesome Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars! 

These strawberry rhubarb oatmeal bars are a winning combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries, nestled in a tender oatmeal crust. This mouth-watering dessert is easy to make and will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth!

Learn how to make these delicious strawberry rhubarb bars in a few simple steps. With a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll be able to create a snack that is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike. So let’s get started and start baking!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Strawberry Rhubarb Filling

• fresh or frozen unsweetened rhubarb
• fresh strawberries
• lemon juice
• granulated sugar
• cornstarch

Oatmeal Crust

• all-purpose flour
• quick-cooking oats, can also use old-fashioned oats or a combination of both if desired
• brown sugar
• butter 
• baking soda
• salt

Instructions How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

1. To make the strawberry rhubarb mixture, combine frozen or fresh rhubarb, strawberries and lemon juice in 2-quart saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-12 minutes or until fruit is tender.
2. Combine ½ cup sugar and cornstarch in bowl and stir into fruit mixture.
3. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Heat oven to 350°F.
5. Combine all crust ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Reserve 1 ½ cups crumb mixture.
7. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of greased 13×9-inch baking pan.
8. Spread strawberry rhubarb filling over crust.
9. Sprinkle with reserved crumble topping mixture.
10. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars.

Strawberry rhubarb oatmeal bars are a classic favorite that everyone should try. Not only do they taste delightful, with the perfect amount of sweetness, texture, and tartness, but they are also extremely easy to make and can be served to guests or family.

With few ingredients and a simple recipe, you can have delicious, homemade bars in no time. So don’t wait any longer – whip up a batch of strawberry rhubarb oatmeal bars today!

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Awesome Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars

Kim Lange

These scrumptious Awesome Strawberry Rhubarb Oatmeal Bars won a Pennsylvania State Fair Butter Cookie Contest and it's no wonder with the mouth-watering sweet and tart flavors of strawberry and rhubarb pie flavor baked in a yummy oatmeal crust. Promising you won't stop at one.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 18 bars

Calories

Ingredients

  

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Strawberry Rhubarb Filling

• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen unsweetened rhubarb I used Dole frozen rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Oatmeal Crust

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• ¾ cup butter softened
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• Combine rhubarb, strawberries and lemon juice in 2-quart saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8-12 minutes or until fruit is tender.
• Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in bowl and stir into fruit mixture.
• Continue cooking, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until mixture comes to a boil.
• Continue boiling 1 minute or until thickened.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all crust ingredients in bowl.
• Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture.
• Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Spread strawberry rhubarb filling over crust.
• Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
• Bake 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
• Cool completely and cut into bars.

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