Rustic Rhubarb Squares
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/4 cup granulated sugar1 cup whole wheat pastry flour1/4 tsp nutmeg3.5 oz non-hydrogenated shortening1/2 tbsp vanilla1 1/2 tbsp water1 egg white, for glazing ---Topping 1 egg 2/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour1/4 tsp salt3 cups diced rhubarb1 1/2 tbsp crumbled dried pineapple sage leaves (optional)2 tbsp thick cut rolled oats
Preheat the oven to 350F and generously grease an 8" square pan.
In a coffee grinder, process the sugar to a fine powder. Add to a bowl with the flour and nutmeg.
Add the shortening and blend with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly, then add the vanilla and water and mix until the dough comes together.
Press into the bottom of the pan and brush generously with the egg white.
Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven (leave oven on) and place into the freezer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat together the egg, sugar, flour, and salt.
Add rhubarb and pineapple sage and toss to incorporate completely.
Spread evenly over the base and sprinkle with rolled oats.
Bake for 50 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Serving Size: makes 12 bars
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
In a coffee grinder, process the sugar to a fine powder. Add to a bowl with the flour and nutmeg.
Add the shortening and blend with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly, then add the vanilla and water and mix until the dough comes together.
Press into the bottom of the pan and brush generously with the egg white.
Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven (leave oven on) and place into the freezer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat together the egg, sugar, flour, and salt.
Add rhubarb and pineapple sage and toss to incorporate completely.
Spread evenly over the base and sprinkle with rolled oats.
Bake for 50 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
Serving Size: makes 12 bars
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 182.7
- Total Fat: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 15.4 mg
- Sodium: 20.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
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