Rhubarb Bars

By almarsh

From the Star Tribune. Even though this has rhubarb filling it has more of an apple taste. Great for people who think they don't like rhubarb

Ingredients

• 3 c. chopped fresh rhubarb
• 2 tsp. orange zest
• Juice of 1 large orange (at least 1/2 c)
• 1 c granulated sugar
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1 1/2 c oatmeal
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 t cinnamon
• 1 c unsalted butter or margarine
• 1/2 c chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease 9x13 pan. In a large pot, put the the rhubarb, organge zest, juice, water and granulated sugar over medium high heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rhubarb is tender and the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, salt, and cinnamon, then work in the butter with your fingers to make a crumbly dough. Mix in walnuts. Pat half the dough into prepared pan.

Turn the rhubarb onto the crust, top with the remaining crumbles. Bake 30 - 35 minutes until nicely browned.