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Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Rhubarb Shortbread Bars: Irresistibly Sweet-Tart Delight

Enjoy Rhubarb Shortbread Bars, a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors in a buttery shortbread crust. Ideal for any occasion!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Rhubarb (diced) or substitute with strawberries
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 2 cups Additional Sugar adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it with butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 1 cup of softened cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pack the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In a clean bowl, whisk together the eggs and then mix in 2 cups of sugar, 0.5 cup of flour, and 0.5 teaspoon of baking powder. Fold in diced rhubarb.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until the filling is set and golden on top.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Use fresh rhubarb for the best flavor.

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