Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars
These easy to make Old fashioned Raspberry Rhubarb Crisp Bars with oats are going to be your new favorite dessert treat! They have a tart fruit filling on top of an oatmeal cookie crust, and a streusel topping. A delightful balance of sweet and tangy!
Servings 9 bars
Calories 202kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar divided use
- 1 cup small-diced rhubarb from about 1 ½ medium stalks
- 1 cup raspberries
- powdered sugar for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375° F. Line the bottom and two sides of 8-by-8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt to a medium mixing bowl and mix. Pour melted butter over, and stir until clumps form. Set aside ½ cup of the crumble mixture. Press the rest of the crumb mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan.
- Using the same mixing bowl you just used, gently mix cornstarch, lemon juice (if using), ½ tablespoon of granulated sugar, rhubarb, and raspberries. Spread fruit mixture over the crust in the baking pan. Top with second ½ tablespoon sugar, and scatter reserved crumbs over fruit.
- Bake bars in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes (firmer fruits will take longer), until the fruit is bubbly and the crumble is golden and smells good.
- Let cool in pan. Place the cooled bars in the fridge so they become crisp. Or, leave on the counter for softer bars. Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Makes 16 small bars or 9 large ones
Recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking pan, where they will come out a little thicker.
They’re soft when they come out of the oven, but once chilled in the fridge, the base becomes crisp, like a cookie.
Store the baked bars covered, in the fridge for up to five days.
For longer storage, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or keep them in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
