Rhubarb Squares

These squares were a hit at our food testing! Try making them yourself at home using some farm fresh rhubarb from Lester's Farm Market!

For the crust

• 1 and ½ cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For the filling

• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• ½ cup flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 cups rhubarb, diced
• Zest of 1 lemon 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine the sugar and butter in a bowl. Add the lemon zest, cinnamon and flour to the mixture.
3. Press the crust into a 9 inch square baking pan. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes.
4. While the crust is cooking, combine ingredients for the filling in a large bowl. Gently stir in the diced rhubarb. Pour the rhubarb mixture into the hot crust and place in oven. 
5. Bake for 30-35 min or until the filling is set.
6. Let cool for 1 hour and cut into bars.

Enjoy!

*Original Recipe by Little Island Baker*