Description
Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars beautifully showcase the delightful combination of flavors and textures in every bite. Whether you’re enjoying them as an afternoon treat or bringing them to a potluck, these bars are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cup fresh or frozen rhubarb, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or spray a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. 2. In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the chopped rhubarb, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook while stirring occasionally for about 15 minutes until the mixture thickens and the rhubarb softens and breaks down.
3. 3. In a large mixing bowl or a food processor, combine the unsalted butter, old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Mix or pulse until all ingredients are evenly moistened and crumbly.
4. 4. Set aside about 1 1/3 cup of the oatmeal mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan.
5. 5. After removing the rhubarb mixture from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, letting it cool for about 10 minutes.
6. 6. Spread the cooled rhubarb filling evenly over the pressed oatmeal crust, then sprinkle the reserved oatmeal crumble evenly over the top.
7. 7. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is a lovely light golden brown.
8. 8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
To ensure your Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars turn out perfectly every time, consider these key tips:
– Measure Ingredients Accurately: Being precise with measurements will lead to the ideal texture.
– Chop Rhubarb Properly: Aim for finely chopped rhubarb to ensure even cooking and a smoother filling.
– Mind the Cooling Time: Allowing the bars to cool properly will result in neater slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg