Strawberry Crumb Bars
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5
Strawberry Crumb Bars
Description
Strawberry Crumb Bars feature a simple crumbly dough made from flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, egg, and vanilla. Half of this dough is pressed into the pan to form the base. The strawberry filling is prepared by tossing chopped strawberries with lemon juice, vanilla, sugar, and cornstarch, which thickens the juice released from the berries during baking. The strawberry mixture is spooned over the crust, discarding any excess liquid, and the reserved crumb dough is sprinkled on top. Baking yields a lightly browned, crisp topping with a soft, fruity center.
The balance between the buttery crust and the tangy, sweet strawberries offers a pleasant contrast. The bars hold well when chilled but develop a softer texture closer to room temperature, which enhances the eating experience. Cut into squares and serve as a casual dessert or snack.
For best results, cool the bars completely before slicing to allow the filling to set. The bars can be stored in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Using parchment paper in the pan helps in easy removal and slicing.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 /2 cups flour
- 1/2 /2 cup sugar
- 1/2 /2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 /2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRIES:
- 2 cups strawberry chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 /4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease a 8x8 inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- FOR THE CRUST:
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Mix in the egg and vanilla. *Note: If you're using a food processor you can just add everything to the food processor and pulse until crumbly. Then add in the egg and vanilla and process until combined.
- Press half of the mixture into the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for later.
- FOR THE Strawberries: Toss strawberries with lemon juice and vanilla extract. Sprinkle with the sugar and cornstarch. Toss to coat.
- Spoon strawberries over the bottom crust discarding the liquid at the bottom of the strawberries. Sprinkle reserved dough on top of strawberries.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until topping is lightly browned. Cool completely and cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator but I like to serve closer to room temperature.
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Overall Rating
5
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