Strawberry-Rhubarb Squares

Must be Strawberry Season!  This one makes me think of Grandma for sure.  Served warm with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream...yummm!

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups AP flour
• 1 1/2 cups quick cook oats
• 2/3 cup chopped nuts (your preference)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt

Filling

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup AP flour
• 2 T milk
• 4 eggs
• 4 cups sliced strawberries (2 pints)
• 3 cups sliced rhubarb (8 stalks)

Topping

• Whipped cream / ice cream

Heat over to 375°F.  In med. bowl, mix butter, brown sugar and vanilla.  Stir in 2 cups flour, the oats, nuts, baking soda and salt until crumbly.  Reserve 2 cups crumbly mix.  Press remaining mixture into ungreased 15x10x1 pan

In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, 2/3 cup flour, the milk and eggs until smooth.  Fold in strawberries and rhubarb.  Spoon filling onto crust.  Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.

Bake 40-50 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is set.  Cool slightly and 30 minutes.  Serve with topping of choice, store remaining in refrigerator.