I often take pumpkin chocolate chip cookies to the beach in the summer. If you like these, you’ll also have to try my Lemon Creme Crumb Bars and my Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars (who says you need to wait until fall to bake with pumpkin? Definitely not me. I will never stop dreaming about these strawberry rhubarb, and I love that they are easy to make (and no mixer is required)! They have the most amazing texture with a crisp topping and very bottom layer, then that middle layer next to the fruity filling is kind of chewy and soft like a cookie. It’s one of those sweets that you’ll keep finding yourself heading back to the kitchen and cutting off little square after little square until half the pan is gone, because there’s just no resisting them! They are one of my all-time favorite fruit bars, and that is saying something! I absolutely love the strawberry rhubarb combination and how the sweetness of the strawberries and the tartness of the rhubarb balances each other out so perfectly.Īnd when you pair that combination with a buttery, sweet, vanilla, oat crumble topping, you know it’s going to be good - and let me tell you, these strawberry rhubarb bars are unbelievably delectable! It’s not too often throughout the year that my local grocery store has fresh rhubarb, but when it does I always have to grab some. Strawberry Rhubarb Bars with Crumb Topping This is one of those desserts everyone will love! It’s the perfect dessert to make when rhubarb is in season. (Buuuut if you did want to throw in some chocolate, I’m sure a handful of mini chips wouldn’t be a bad addition either.) Let’s give summer a big bear hug and stuff our desserts with all the fresh produce & flavors we can find.These Strawberry Rhubarb Bars have an irresistible crumb topping and a gooey fruit filling. You all know I’m usually a chocolate sort of girl, but these bars made me a believer in the power of the berry. See, these bars practically make themselves while you paint your nails and/or watch your summer television show of choice. And if one of those layers is basically jam and berries, it’s really more like 1.5 layers. The genius of this recipe is that although it’s 3 layers, the top and bottom layer are made from the same base recipe, so it’s really like you’re making 2 layers. The strawberry and lemon will still be all up in your bars, making them taste amazing. I don’t think you can ever go wrong with combining strawberries and basil, but if the thought makes you nervous, you are a) a wussy who could use some adventure in your life and b) welcome to sub in fresh mint leaves instead, or leave out the herbs entirely. They’re light and summery, perfect for picnics and alfresco dinners and eating cold from the refrigerator when you intended to have fresh fruit instead…whoops. They look simple-and they are easy to make!-but they’re packed with different flavors: strawberry preserves, fresh strawberries, lemon zest, and fresh basil. I put some of that store-bought and oh-so-healthy basil to good use in these Strawberry Basil Crumb Bars. After chucking one too many shriveled-up husks of basil plants into the trash, I’ve decided I’m strictly a buy-it-by-the-bunch sort of girl, at least until I can be trusted with the task of watering them responsibly. I have the best of intentions, I do…but maybe potted basil + hot Southern California sun + my balcony + my forgetfulness are not the best combination. It’s just too painful to watch them enter the house with bright hopes and green leaves, only to see them quickly wither and die under my not-so-watchful eye. I love basil, which is why I have committed to never owning another basil plant. Please see my disclosure policy for more information. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |