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Lemon Rhubarb Bars

Tangy Lemon Rhubarb Bars for a Refreshing Summer Treat

Delight in these Lemon Rhubarb Bars, a wonderful balance of tangy and sweet, perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose or whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Sugar for topping
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour for topping
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest fresh
  • 1/3 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 2 cups Fresh or frozen rhubarb finely chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Icing sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • baking dish
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Rhubarb Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt to the creamed mixture. Mix until crumbly, then press into the baking dish. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  6. Gently fold in the rhubarb until combined.
  7. Pour the filling over the baked crust evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until edges are golden and filling is set.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack, then dust with icing sugar before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For neat slices, chill the baked bars before cutting. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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