Rhubarb Almond Crumble Squares
A springtime twist on classic date squares features the season’s freshest rhubarb! Make sure to look for fresh stalks of rhubarb that are firm with vibrant colour. Discard the inedible leaves before cooking.
  • CourseDessert
  • CuisineTraditional
Servings
16servings
Servings
16servings
Ingredients
Rhubarb Filling
Instructions
  1. Rhubarb Filling: In large saucepan, bring rhubarb, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and flour to boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1-3/4 cups and space remains when spoon is drawn through, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, whisk together rolled oats, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; with fingers or pastry blender, blend in butter until crumbly. Press two-thirds evenly into 9-inch (2.5 L) square cake pan. Bake in 350F (180C) oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes.
  3. Spread rhubarb filling over base. Toss remaining oat mixture with almonds, gently pressing into small clumps; sprinkle over rhubarb mixture. Bake in 350F (180C) oven until crumble is golden, about 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on rack before cutting into squares.
  4. Source: http://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/rhubarb-almond-crumble-squares