Best Amish Rhubarb Bars Recipes

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RHUBARB DREAM BARS



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A little different way to use up that abundant supply of rhubarb. It's a nice change of pace from the usual rhubarb pie or cake recipe.

Provided by KRISTA4

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
4 ½ cups chopped fresh rhubarb

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of flour, confectioners' sugar and butter until it forms a dough, or at least the butter is in small crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. While this bakes, whisk together the white sugar, salt, flour and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in rhubarb to coat. Spread evenly over the baked crust when it comes out of the oven.
  • Bake for another 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until rhubarb is tender. Cool and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.6 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 340.3 mg, Sugar 46 g

AMISH RHUBARB BARS



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The recipe is from the Kalona, IA Historical Village Cookbook published in 1971, so it is almost an antique recipe. The contributor, Marilyn Svoboda, calls it Rhubarb Delight. An Amish farm that has a market stall sells these and calls them Rhubarb Dream Bars. My mom calls them Rhubarb Bars. So take your pick of names!

Provided by acetate3

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h12m

Yield 21 bars, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup flour, I use 1/2 unbleached and 1/2 whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup butter, the original recipe used margarine
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar, gradually whisked with the eggs
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb, this measure is quite arbitrary, I use however much I have, within reason
1/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Mix together crust, press into 9x13 or 9x9 pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove crust and reduce heat to 350 degrees.
  • Combine filling ingredients; eggs beaten first, gradually whisk 1 cup sugar into the eggs, then add rhubarb and flour.
  • Once mixture is completely combined, spoon into crust and evenly distribute
  • Bake an additional 35-45 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Once cooled, cut into squares. I use a 9x13 pan and cut into 21 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 129.1, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.5

RHUBARB BARS



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup (135 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (56 grams) almond flour or almond meal
1/2 cup (103 grams) granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup (1 stick; 113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 large egg white (39 grams)
1 teaspoon rosewater, optional
12 ounces fresh rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups (309 grams) granulated sugar
1 vanilla bean, split
2 tablespoons (15 grams) cornstarch
2 large eggs plus 3 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lemon, zested and juiced
4 tablespoons (56 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
4 tablespoons (52 grams) cold unrefined coconut oil
Pink liquid food coloring
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • For the bars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with a rack in the middle.
  • Grease and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Cut enough so there are wings hanging over the sides of the pan for when it's time to remove the bars!
  • In a food processor, combine the flour, almond flour, granulated sugar and salt and pulse to combine. Add the butter, egg white and rosewater, if using. Pulse until the mixture clumps together into small to medium clumps of dough.
  • Pour the dough out into the prepared pan and press evenly all around the bottom with a measuring cup or the back of a spatula until smooth.
  • Bake until the crust is just set and the edges are light golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • For the filling: Combine the rhubarb in a medium saucepan with water just to cover (about 1 1/2 cups water) and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Scrape in the vanilla bean seeds and add the pod. Simmer until the rhubarb is falling apart, about 10 minutes. Cool, then strain and discard the solids. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Add 1/4 cup of the reserved rhubarb juice to a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch. Use a small whisk or fork to combine until smooth and there are no cornstarch lumps. Add the rhubarb slurry to the saucepan with an additional 1/2 cup of the reserved rhubarb juice. (See Cook's Note for uses for any extra juice).
  • Whisk in the eggs, yolks, salt, remaining 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer and thicken and bubbles pop to the surface, 7 to 10 minutes. Whisk in the zest, then the butter and coconut oil a little at a time. Whisk in just enough food coloring to make a salmon pink color, 2 to 3 drops.
  • Pour the filling mixture over the cookie crust and bake until the edges are set, but the center is just a tiny bit jiggly, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, remove the bars from the pan. With a sharp knife, cut into 16 squares, wiping the blade after each cut. (You can also trim the edges for a cleaner look.) Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  • For longer storage, refrigerate between layers of parchment in a sealed container.

RHUBARB DREAM BARS



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Dreaming of a different way to use rhubarb? Try these sweet bars with a tender shortbread-like crust topped with rhubarb, walnuts and coconut for delicious results. -Marion Tomlinson, Madison, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour and the confectioners' sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned., In a large bowl, combine sugar and remaining flour. Add eggs. Stir in the rhubarb, walnuts and coconut; pour over crust. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

RHUBARB CUSTARD BARS



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A shortbread crust with rhubarb and custard. Trust me, you won't be able to get enough of these.

Provided by starmaster25

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ¾ cups white sugar, divided
1 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs
5 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 2 cups flour and 1/4 cup sugar in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs; press into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix 2 cups sugar and 7 tablespoons flour together in a bowl. Whisk cream and eggs into sugar mixture until smooth.
  • Spread rhubarb evenly over crust. Pour egg mixture over rhubarb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bars are set, about 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth and creamy; fold in whipped topping. Spread cream cheese mixture over rhubarb layer; chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 78.6 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

RHUBARB CUSTARD BARS



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Once I tried these rich, gooey bars, I just had to have the recipe so I could make them for my family and friends. The shortbreadlike crust and the rhubarb and custard layers inspire people to find rhubarb that they can use to fix a batch for themselves. -Shari Roach, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup cold butter
FILLING:
2 cups sugar
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
5 cups finely chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed and drained
TOPPING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, for filling, combine sugar and flour in a bowl. Whisk in cream and eggs. Stir in the rhubarb. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° until custard is set, 40-45 minutes. Cool. , For topping, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; fold in whipped cream. Spread over top. Cover and chill. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AMISH GOOEY RHUBARB ROLLS



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This is based on a recipe from a copy my daughter has of the cookbook "Amish Cooking" compiled by a committee of Amish Women, published by Herald Press. In the book, it is known as "Sarah Schwartz's Rhubarb Rolls" but it makes such deliciously gooey rolls that the new name is more apt!

Provided by Juliesmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons cold shortening
1 cup sweet milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 dashes nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups finely chopped rhubarb
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
  • Using a pastry knife or forks, cut the shortening into the flour mixture, then add the milk and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board to 1/4 inch thick, spread generously with the softened butter, then spread with the chopped rhubarb and sprinkle over the sugar mixture.
  • Roll up the dough like a jellyroll or cinnamon rolls, and cut into 1 1/2 to 2 inch pieces.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the hot water, butter, sugar, flour, and salt, and bring to a boil; let boil for 3 minutes to make a sweet sauce, then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Butter a 9x9-inch pan, then place the dough roll slices in the pan; pour the sauce over and around the slices.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for about 12 to 15 minutes or until light brown.
  • Notes: you can substitute diced apples for the rhubarb.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1108, Fat 91.2, SaturatedFat 28.1, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 583.6, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 45.6, Protein 4.7

Amish rhubarb bars are a popular dessert recipe that originated in the Pennsylvania Dutch country. These bars are made with a tangy rhubarb filling and a buttery, crumbly crust. It's a classic Amish dessert that's perfect for spring and summer when rhubarb is in season.

The History of Amish Rhubarb Bars

Amish rhubarb bars have been a part of the Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine for generations. The recipe has been passed down from generation to generation and is a beloved dessert in Amish communities. Rhubarb was particularly popular among the Amish as it was a hardy plant that could be grown in the harsh winter conditions. Over the years, the recipe has been adapted and changed to suit individual tastes, but the essence of this classic recipe remains the same.

Ingredients of Amish Rhubarb Bars

The ingredients for making Amish rhubarb bars are pretty simple, and you can find them at any grocery store. The following are the essential ingredients for this recipe:
  • Butter
  • All-purpose flour
  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Brown sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Rhubarb
  • White sugar
  • Cornstarch
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Lemon juice

How to Make Amish Rhubarb Bars

Making these bars is a straightforward process, and you don't need to be a professional baker to make them. Here's how you can make Amish rhubarb bars:
Step 1: Preheat your oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Make the crust
In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, all-purpose flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture is crumbly. Press the mixture into a greased 9X13-inch baking dish.
Step 3: Make the filling
In a medium-sized bowl, mix the rhubarb, white sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until the rhubarb is coated with the sugar and cornstarch mixture. Pour the mixture over the crust.
Step 4: Make the topping
In a small bowl, mix the egg, milk, lemon juice, and white sugar. Pour the mixture over the rhubarb mixture.
Step 5: Bake the Amish Rhubarb Bars
Bake the bars for 45 to 50 minutes or until the topping is set and golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely before serving.

Conclusion

Amish rhubarb bars are a classic dessert recipe that's perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make dessert recipe has been a favorite in the Pennsylvania Dutch country for generations. With its buttery crust, tangy rhubarb filling, and sweet topping, this dessert is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a tasty way to celebrate the arrival of spring and the season of fresh rhubarb. Whether you're an Amish cook or not, you'll love the taste and simplicity of this recipe.

Valuable Tips When Making Amish Rhubarb Bars

1. Choose the Right Ingredients

When making Amish Rhubarb Bars, it is essential to use the right ingredients. Ensure that you have fresh and ripe rhubarb, unsalted butter, flour, sugar, and eggs. If possible, use organic ingredients as they are healthier and add a natural flavor to your bars.

2. Prepare the Rhubarb

Before you start baking, prepare the rhubarb properly. Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly with cold water, then dry with a clean towel. Remove the leaves, as they contain oxalic acid which can make you sick if ingested, and cut the stalks into small pieces or slices depending on the recipe. Mix the rhubarb with sugar, and let it sit in the refrigerator or on the counter for about thirty minutes to an hour, allowing the sugar to draw out the juices and tenderize the rhubarb.

3. Use High-Quality Baking Equipment

The quality of your baking equipment plays a significant role in the outcome of your Amish Rhubarb Bars. Invest in durable baking pans and muffin tins made of high-quality metal that heats evenly, preventing hot spots and burning of the bars. Also, keep your baking equipment clean to avoid contamination and prolong its lifespan.

4. Follow the Recipe Instructions Carefully

A recipe is a guide, and it is essential to follow the instructions carefully to achieve the desired results. Read the recipe beforehand, measure the ingredients as per the instructions, and follow the cooking time and temperature. Also, avoid making substitutions, as they can change the recipe's taste and consistency.

5. Experiment with Different Flavors

Amish Rhubarb Bars offer an opportunity to experiment with different flavors. You can add a blend of spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to enhance the bars' taste. Alternatively, you can mix chopped nuts such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts to offer a crunchy texture to the bars. Similarly, you can add a drizzle of vanilla or caramel sauce on top to compliment the flavors.

6. Allow the Bars to Cool Before Cutting

After removing the bars from the oven, let them cool completely before cutting. This will allow the rhubarb filling to set and prevent it from crumbling or falling apart. Once the bars have cooled, use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut them into even pieces for serving. It is also advisable to refrigerate the bars before serving to enhance the flavors and taste.

7. Store the Bars Properly

Amish Rhubarb Bars can last for several days if stored correctly. You can store them in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze them. Wrap the bars in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before storing to prevent them from drying out or becoming freezer burnt. To thaw the bars, remove them from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for about an hour or two before serving.

8. Serve with Complimentary Drinks

Finally, when serving Amish Rhubarb Bars, it is essential to complement them with the right drinks. You can serve them with a glass of cold milk, coffee, or tea. Alternatively, you can pair them with a fruity wine such as Riesling, Muscat, or Rosé. This will enhance the flavors of the bars and offer a refreshing experience.

Conclusion

Amish Rhubarb Bars are a delicious and nutritious dessert that is easy to prepare. By following the above tips, you can make mouth-watering bars that are rich in flavor, texture, and taste. Remember to choose fresh rhubarb, use high-quality baking equipment, follow the recipe instructions carefully, experiment with different flavors, allow the bars to cool before cutting, store them properly, and serve them with complimentary drinks. These tips will help you make perfect Amish Rhubarb Bars that you and your family will enjoy.

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