Strawberry Crumb Bars
User Reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
30 mins
-
Cook Time
30 mins
-
Additional Time
1 hr
-
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
-
Servings
24 squares
-
Calories
196 kcal
-
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
-
Cuisine
American
Strawberry Crumb Bars
Report
Strawberry Crumb Bars! Refreshing buttery bars with a bright homemade strawberry jam filling. I strongly recommend using a food processor to make this recipe.Be sure to check out the how-to VIDEO just below the recipe!
Share:
Ingredients
- 5 cups strawberries tops removed, quartered, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Crumb layers
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar tightly packed
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly butter the sides and bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish¹. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 3 ½ cups strawberries (490g), sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt over medium-low heat.
- Stir frequently until strawberries release their juices (about 5 or so minutes), then increase heat to medium/medium-high and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for one minute (still stirring) then stir in remaining strawberries.
- Cook for another minute, then remove from heat. Add butter and stir until butter is melted. Allow mixture to cool while you prepare your crumble mixture.
For Crumble
- I strongly recommend using a food processor and not a pastry cutter for this step, as it’s a very dry mixture that will take a long time to work to the proper consistency manually.
- To prepare crumble layer, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt in the basin of a food processor. Pulse until combined.
- Scatter butter pieces evenly over flour mixture and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and continue to blend until mixture is just beginning to cling together and holds together if you press the dough together with your fingers.
- Pour approximately one half of the crumble mixture into your prepared pan and use your hands or the back of a spoon to evenly press the crumble mixture into your pan (see image in post for visual).
- Pour strawberry mixture over crumb crust and spread so that it is evenly distributed. Use your hands to scatter remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top of the strawberry layer.
- Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top layer is just beginning to turn golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 1-2 hours before slicing and serving (strawberry crumb bars will fall apart if sliced while they’re still warm, but they do taste good warm and messy topped with vanilla ice cream!).
Notes
- If you opt to use a metal baking dish, the bake time may need to be reduced as your bars will cook faster.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- This recipe has been successfully made using Cup4Cup gluten free flour. It was noted that the crust needed to bake longer than indicated in the recipe to become crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1square
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
72mg
(3%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
550IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
15.7mg
(17%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15.7mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
