Rhubarb Crumb Squares Recipe
๐ Cook Time: 45 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 25 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Description:
Aaaah, Rhubarb!!! Love it!! Any time of year!! Here’s a great recipe from Homemaker’s magazine. If you like Rhubarb Crisp, you’ll love these squares!!
Recipe Category:
Bar Cookie
Keywords:
Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Low Protein, Spring, Summer, Winter, Weeknight, Brunch, Oven, Stove Top, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1/2 cup | brown sugar |
| 1/2 cup | pecans |
| 1 tsp | cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 cup | butter |
| 4 cups | rhubarb |
| 1 cup | granulated sugar |
| 2 tbsp | cornstarch |
| 1 | orange (for rind) |
| – | pecan halves |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 129.3
- Fat Content: 5.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 9.8mg
- Sodium Content: 52.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 19.9g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 12.6g
- Protein Content: 1.2g
Yield:
25 bars
Instructions:
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Base Preparation: In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Use a pastry cutter or 2 knives to cut butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.
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Assembly: Reserve 1 cup of the flour mixture and press the remainder evenly over the base of a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
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Rhubarb Filling: In a medium saucepan, mix together the rhubarb (chopped into small pieces), granulated sugar, cornstarch, and grated orange rind. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes for fresh rhubarb or 15 minutes for frozen, until the mixture is thickened. Let it cool slightly.
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Layering: Spoon the rhubarb filling evenly over the prepared base. Sprinkle the reserved flour mixture evenly over the top.
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Baking: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Bake the assembled squares for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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Cooling: Allow the squares to cool in the pan before cutting them into squares. Top each square with a pecan half for garnish.
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Storage: These squares can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to 2 months.
Enjoy the delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors in these Rhubarb Crumb Squares! Perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight treat to a special brunch gathering.
