Strawberry Crumb Bars
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4.7
Strawberry Crumb Bars
Description
Strawberry Crumb Bars start with a crumbly mix of flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, vanilla, and cold butter that forms both the base and topping layers. The dough for the crust is pressed into a baking dish and baked with a filling made from diced fresh strawberries combined with sugar and cornstarch to thicken juices gently during baking.
The bars bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the top turns a warm golden brown and the filling bubbles slightly. Cooling completely before slicing ensures clean bars with the crumbly topping contrasting against the soft strawberry layer underneath.
This recipe yields 12 bars and is suited to serving as a handheld treat or dessert. Using fresh strawberries keeps the flavor bright, while the combination of sugar and cornstarch in the filling manages sweetness and moisture to maintain the bar structure.
The bars should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator to preserve freshness. Cutting with a sharp knife after cooling helps maintain neat pieces.
Ingredients
For the crust & topping:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter cold, salted
For the strawberry filling:
- 1 pound strawberry diced up, fresh
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Prepare a 8x8 inch baking dish by lining it with foil or parchment paper allowing the edges to overhang the pan for easy removal. Then, spray the lining with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, add the ½ cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined.
- Then, add the egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly.
- Take half of the flour mixture and pack it down in the bottom of your pan. Reserve the remaining crumbs for the topping.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Mix until the strawberries are coated well.
- Spread the sweet strawberry filling over the bottom layer in the pan and spread out evenly.
- Sprinkle the rest of the flour mixture evenly over the top of your strawberries.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting with a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Cut bars into 12 pieces; nutritional values are approximate due to ingredient brand variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 22.2mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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