Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

Ingredients and Weight:

• All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240g)
• White sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g)
• Strawberries, hulled and sliced: 2 cups (450g)
• Rhubarb, chopped: 1 1/2 cups (225g)
• Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

35-40 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
5. While the crust is baking, combine the strawberries, rhubarb, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl.
6. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the strawberry-rhubarb mixture evenly over the top.
7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the fruit.
8. Bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
9. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1 bar (1/8 of the recipe)
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g (9g saturated)
• Cholesterol: 30mg
• Sodium: 10mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g (4g fiber, 24g sugar)
• Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and tart
• Crumbly and crunchy
• Perfect for summer gatherings

User Comments:

• "These bars are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of strawberries and rhubarb."
• "The perfect dessert for a summer party. They're light and refreshing, but still satisfying."
• "I've made these several times and they're always a hit with my guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use ripe strawberries and rhubarb for the best flavor.
• If you don't have lemon juice, you can substitute white wine vinegar.
• Let the bars cool completely before cutting into them, otherwise, they may fall apart.