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Apple Rhubarb Bars

Deliciously Easy Apple Rhubarb Bars for Every Spring Craving

Delightful Apple Rhubarb Bars that bring together tart rhubarb and sweet apples, perfect for spring cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1.2 lb Rhubarb cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 5.8 oz Sugar adjust based on sweetness of fruit
  • 2.5 oz Apple peeled and grated
  • 1.5 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh enhances the filling's brightness
  • 4 tbsp Water helps cook down the filling
  • 1 pinch Salt essential for balancing flavors
Crust
  • 11 oz Flour all-purpose recommended
  • 8.5 oz Butter softened, unsalted recommended
  • 5 oz Sugar sweetens the crust
  • 1/4 tsp Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 large Egg binds the dough
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract rounds out flavor profile
  • 1/4 tsp Almond Extract provides nutty depth, optional
Topping
  • 3.5 tbsp Almonds sliced or slivered

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb, sugar, grated apple, lemon juice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until crumbly.
  4. Divide the dough into two portions: three-quarters for the bottom crust, one-quarter for the topping.
  5. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Press the larger portion of dough into the bottom of the pan.
  6. Spread the cooled filling evenly over the crust.
  7. Crumble the reserved dough over the filling and sprinkle the sliced almonds on top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the topping dough to prevent tearing when crumbling over the filling. Store in an airtight container.

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