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Easy Lemon Rhubarb Bars

Deliciously tangy and sweet lemon rhubarb bars with a buttery crust, perfect for springtime desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup rhubarb chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Make the filling
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and baking powder until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chopped rhubarb.
Bake the bars
  1. Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly browned.
  3. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars can be dusted with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch.

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