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leda's rhubarb bars

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Recipe by
Linda Smith
@Cookenwithlov
Oelwein, IA

Got this recipe from a lady I worked with in a Nursing Home about 40 years ago make it every year when rhubarb is ready and I always think of this Dear Lady.

yield 24 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For leda's rhubarb bars

  • 3 c
    rhubarb (diced)
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    corn starch
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • CRUST AND TOPPING
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped walnuts

How To Make leda's rhubarb bars

  • 1
    In a medium sauce pan combine rhubarb,sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla,and soda.
  • 2
    Stirring constantly bring to a boil and cook till thick and bubbly, rhubarb should be cooked down. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a large mixing bowl cut butter into oats, flour, sugar, and nuts until crumbly.
  • 4
    Spray a 13x9" pan (I use pam) pat 3/4 of the crumb mixture in the bottom of the pan.
  • 5
    Spread rhubarb filling over crumb mixture in pan sprinkle rest of crumb mixture on top.Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes
  • 6
    Remove from oven cool in pan, on wire rack ,makes about 2 dozen bars.
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