Strawberry Crumb Bars Recipe
Strawberry crumb bars with a buttery crust, sweet strawberry filling, and thick crumb topping. A simple summer dessert made with fresh, juicy strawberries!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup cold salted butter , cubed
- 1 egg , whisked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ - 2 cups strawberries , chopped
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Shortbread crust and topping. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 sugar and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder in a large bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup cold butter with a fork or pastry cutter, until the butter is the size of peas. Stir in 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla, until the dough is crumbly. Place half the mixture into the pan and pat until firm.
- Strawberry filling. Combine 2 cups strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch in a small bowl. Layer on top of the crumb mixture. Then sprinkle the remaining crumbs over top the strawberries.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden. Cool completely, then slice into 9 or 18 bars.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 49mg, Potassium: 69mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 174IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
