Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest
• 1 cup salted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cups sliced strawberries, chopped in 1/2-in pieces
• 2 cups sliced rhubarb, chopped in 1/2-in pieces
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange/lemon zest.

3. 3

   Add butter and cut into dry ingredients using a fork or pastry blender until the pieces resemble peas.

4. 4

   Stir in the beaten egg, blending until clumps form. Press half of this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

5. 5

   In another bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb, cornstarch, and sugar. Spread this fruit mixture over the crumb base.

6. 6

   Clump the remaining crumb mixture together and sprinkle it evenly over the fruit.

7. 7

   Bake for about 50-60 minutes until the topping is golden and the fruit bubbles. Allow to cool for 2-3 hours at room temperature or 1 hour in the fridge before slicing.