RHUBARB OAT BARS

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These chewy rhubarb bars provide just the right amount of tartness and sweetness. They are simply unbeatable! -Renette Cressey, Fort Mill, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
4 tablespoons water, divided
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. , Combine the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into rhubarb mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, coconut, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly. , Press half of the oats mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with rhubarb mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture and press down lightly., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.