Sweet and tangy Amish Oatmeal Rhubarb Bars with a buttery crumb topping.

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1 cup old fashioned rolled oats

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup butter softened

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup brown sugar packed

1 1/2 cups chopped rhubarb

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix crumb ingredients until coarse.

3. Cook rhubarb filling until thick.

4. Press base, add filling, top with crumbs.

5. Bake 30-40 minutes and cool completely.

Cool completely before slicing.

Use fresh rhubarb for best flavor.