Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars

To prepare these strawberry rhubarb crumb bars, simply combine a buttery flaky crust, jammy strawberry rhubarb filling, and crumbly oat topping. The crust and crumble topping are made from the same mixture, so there’s no need to dirty an additional bowl!

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
• 1/3 cup (28g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats*

Strawberry Rhubarb Filling

• 2 and 1/2 cups (about 380g) chopped strawberries
• 2 and 1/2 cups (250g) sliced rhubarb (1/2 inch pieces)
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon orange zest