Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• STEP 3.Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
• STEP 4.In another bowl, mix together the rhubarb, pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
• STEP 5.Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the filling.
• STEP 6.Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
• STEP 7.Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
• STEP 8.Serve the Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgence.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs for the best texture.
• If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can increase the amount of sugar in the rhubarb and pineapple mixture.
• These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature.
• Serve the bars as is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.