The pairing of rhubarb and strawberries likely originated in England where both fruits are harvested in June and July. The sweetness of strawberries was found to balance the tartness of rhubarb, making them a popular combination in desserts like pies and jams. Botanically speaking, rhubarb is a vegetable. It doesn’t have any seeds and does not come from the flowering part of the plant. Instead, it’s the plant’s edible stem, making it a vegetable. However, once it leaves the garden and enters the kitchen, it is most often prepared like a fruit.

Ingredients

Strawberry rhubarb bars

2 cup old fashioned rolled oats

1.5 cups almond flour

2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter melted

4 cups diced strawberries (Sidhu Farms)

1/4 cup strawberry rhubarb jam

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