Rhubarb Apple Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups rhubarb stalks only, leaves removed and discarded, diced
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F (175°C), line an 8-inch square pan, and ensure every rhubarb leaf has been removed and discarded.

2. 2

   Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and butter; press two-thirds into pan.

3. 3

   Toss rhubarb stalk pieces and apple with sugar, cornstarch and lemon; spread over crust.

4. 4

   Crumble remaining oat mixture on top and bake 38–40 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool completely before slicing.