Rhubarb Oat Bars

By GmaJan12

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

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

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.