Gluten-Free Rhubarb Bar Tips
Can I add strawberries to the rhubarb bars?
These fruit bars are technically already a strawberry-rhubarb recipe due to the flavored strawberry gelatin. However, if you’d like even more strawberry flavor, simply replace 2 cups sliced rhubarb with 2 cups sliced strawberries and follow the recipe as written.
How can I dress up gluten-free rhubarb bars for serving?
You can dress these rhubarb bars by warming them quickly in the microwave or oven and adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the top. Velvety homemade whipped cream is another addition that will push the decadence level up a notch or two.
What else can be added to gluten-free strawberry rhubarb bars?
While we think these rhubarb bars are already amazing, you can add an additional flavor-punch by mixing in a cup of chopped walnuts to the crust. Or, try adding chopped dates for a sweet, unexpected twist. You can also mix a cup of gluten-free rolled oats into the streusel topping mixture for additional flavor and texture.
Can I use this recipe to make regular rhubarb bars?
You absolutely can. To make these rhubarb bars with gluten, replace the gluten-free flour with all-purpose flour, and omit the eggs and milk to make the crust. Otherwise, a basic pie crust recipe can be a terrific option when you want a buttery base to turn a gluten-free recipe into a regular dessert bar recipe.
Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
3 tablespoons 2% milk
5 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
topping:
1 cup sugar
1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (without xanthan gum)
1/2 cup cold butter
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs and milk just until moistened. Press onto the bottom of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Top with rhubarb; sprinkle with gelatin.
2
For topping, in a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake until lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts
1 bar: 116 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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