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From @Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person

Rhubarb Bars

1 hr 25 min · Serves 12

1 hr 25total
25 minhands on
14steps
12servings

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Ingredients

For the crumble base and topping

  • 240 g flour (about 2 cups)
  • 135 g old fashioned rolled oats (about 1½ cups)
  • 200 g brown sugar (about 1 cup)
  • 226 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled (about 1 cup)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

For the filling

  • 600 g rhubarb, chopped into medium pieces (about 5 cups)
  • 100 g sugar (about ½ cup)
  • 16 g cornstarch (about 2 tbsp)
  • 180 ml water (about ¾ cup)
  • Finely grated zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

To bake

    Method

    For the crumble base and topping

    1. Mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

    2. Drizzle in the melted butter.

    3. Mix with a spatula until the liquid is absorbed, then use your hands to work it into a crumble mixture.

    4. Dump half of the crumble mixture into a baking slab or baking dish.

    5. Press the crumble into an even layer on the bottom to form the crust.

      Use a flat-bottomed measuring cup to press the crust down evenly.

    6. Set the remaining crumble and the crust aside.

    For the filling

    1. Evenly scatter the chopped rhubarb over the crust.

    2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, water, and vanilla extract.

    3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and clear.

    4. Pour the warm cornstarch mixture evenly over the rhubarb, and spread with a spatula if needed.

    5. Scatter the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top.

    To bake

    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack in the center.

    2. Bake the rhubarb bars until the filling is bubbling and the crumble top is golden brown, about 1 hour.

      Then 60 min of waiting

    3. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing and serving.

      Then 60 min of waiting

      Chilling the bars in the fridge will help them hold their shape better when cut.

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