Pineapple Crumb bars
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Pineapple Crumb bars
Description
Pineapple Crumb Bars start with a crust and crumb mixture blending flour, unsweetened shredded coconut, granulated and brown sugars, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Melted butter binds the mixture into coarse crumbs. One cup is set aside for the crumb topping, while the remainder is pressed into an 8-inch square pan to form a firm base. The filling consists of canned crushed pineapple combined with sugars, cinnamon, vanilla or coconut extract, and cornstarch to create a sweet, thickened fruit layer. This filling spreads evenly over the crust before sprinkling with reserved crumb topping. Baking at 375°F until golden and slightly browned on top yields bars with a tender, moist center and crunchy coconut crust and topping. Cooling and refrigeration after baking help the bars set fully before cutting. These bars offer a tropical twist with the coconut and pineapple pairing and balance sweetness with mild spice from cinnamon. They are convenient for make-ahead desserts or casual snacking, providing a moist and textured bite in every piece.
Ingredients
Crust and crumb topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
Filling:
- 1 can pineapple in 100% juice, 20 oz., crushed
- 2 tablespoons sugar granulated white
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Line a square 8"8 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Crust and crumb topping:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, coconut, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- After that, add cooled butter and stir the mixture with a fork, until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve one cup of the mixture for the topping, and press the rest onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
Filling:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed pineapple, both sugars, cinnamon, vanilla, and cornstarch.
- Pour the mixture on top of the crust and spread evenly.
Topping:
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly on top of the filling.
Bake:
- Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 25 minutes or until the topping is golden, with a few golden brown spots.
Serve:
- Cool bars completely on a wire rack. After that, refrigerate for a few hours.
- Next, gently lift out the bars from the pan and set them on the cutting board.
- Cut into 9 squares and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 395kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 523IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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