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Cozy Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars Easy Homemade Recipe with Buttery Crust

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Warm, comforting bars featuring tart rhubarb nestled in a buttery oatmeal crust that melts in your mouth. A simple, nostalgic dessert perfect for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (135g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100g)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped (about 300g)
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar (135g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add softened unsalted butter and blend into the dry mixture until crumbly but combined.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden.
  5. While the crust bakes, toss chopped rhubarb with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
  6. Remove crust from oven and spread rhubarb mixture evenly over it.
  7. Sprinkle remaining crust crumbs evenly over the rhubarb filling.
  8. Bake for another 30-35 minutes until bars are golden brown on top and slightly bubbling.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Use softened butter for best crust texture. Press crust firmly for a sturdy base. Use cornstarch to thicken filling and prevent sogginess. Cool bars completely before slicing for clean cuts. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.

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