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Homemade Rhubarb Shortbread Bars

Sweet and Tart Homemade Rhubarb Shortbread Bars To Savor

Delight in these Homemade Rhubarb Shortbread Bars, a sweet and tart treat with a buttery crumble.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1.25 cups Flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free bars.
  • 0.66 cups Butter Cold & cubed for best texture.
  • 6 tbsp Confectioners' Sugar
For the Filling
  • 0.75 cups Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 0.66 cups White Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Flour Same substitution notes apply as above.
  • 0.85 tsp Salt Use kosher or sea salt interchangeably.
  • 2 cups Rhubarb Chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; frozen can be used if thawed and drained.
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is recommended.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.25 cups of flour, 0.66 cup of cold and cubed butter, and 6 tablespoons of confectioners' sugar. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the shortbread mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, chop 2 cups of rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces. In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.75 cup brown sugar, 0.66 cup white sugar, 0.25 cup flour, 0.85 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gently fold the chopped rhubarb into the filling mixture.
  6. Pour the rhubarb mixture evenly over the warm crust and spread gently.
  7. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 40 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggles when shaken.
  8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then slice into squares and cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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