RHUBARB BERRY BARS

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Our calendar always fills up fast with potlucks and picnics to see family and friends and this is a dessert that they look forward to every year. If you're lucky enough to have one or two left, try warming up a piece in the microwave and topping it with vanilla ice cream. -Jennifer Pelzel, Spring Valley, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add butter; mix well. Set aside 1 cup for topping; press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 10 minutes., Combine the rhubarb, sugar, water and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, 3-5 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in raspberries and vanilla. Cool slightly. Spread filling over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.