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Rhubarb Oat Bars Recipe

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These soft bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! —Renette Cressey, Fort Mill, South Carolina

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Rhubarb Oat Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
4 tablespoons water, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender.
Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, coconut, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Press half of the mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with rhubarb mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture and press down lightly.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Yield: 16 bars.

Editor's Note: If using frozen rhubarb, measure rhubarb while still frozen, then thaw completely. Drain in a colander, but do not press liquid out.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 145 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 126 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Rhubarb Oat Bars in Taste of Home June/July 2006, p57

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Reviewed on May. 14, 2009 by Gold66

I made these bars--they are yummy! I love rhubarb; these are easy and so good!

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Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by zucchini lady

I just got back from Florida after 6 months there. I live in PA, and the first thing I checked out was my rhubarb to see how it was coming - then I saw this recipe! Guess what I will be doing sometime this week! Definately making this recipe- always looking for great rhubarb recipes!

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2009 by nott818

I'm always looking for ways to get my husband and daughter to share my love of rhubarb, and this recipe was it! I'm always asked for the recipe whenever I bring them places. I think another fruit would be good in the filling, too.

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