Strawberry Crumble Bars
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Strawberry Crumble Bars
Description
Strawberry Crumble Bars start by preparing a crumbly dough from all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, cold cubed butter, light brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. The mixture is combined until it forms pea-sized crumbs and then pressed two-thirds into a parchment-lined pan to create a sturdy crust. A filling of chopped strawberries mixed with granulated sugar and cornstarch is spread evenly over the crust.
The remaining crumb mixture is sprinkled over the fruit to create a textured topping. Baking at 350°F for 40-45 minutes results in a golden crumble and bubbling strawberry filling, indicating the fruit is cooked and juices have thickened. Once cooled, the dessert can be cut into bars.
These bars store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, maintaining their texture and flavor. This format is convenient for serving as portable snacks or dessert squares. The recipe is attributed to Haley at If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.
Ingredients
Strawberry Crumble Bars
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup butter cold and cubed (11 tablespoons, unsalted
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 3 cups strawberries chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter to create a crumb-like mixture. Alternatively, the mixture can be combined in a food processor pulsing until pea-sized crumbs form, about 20 seconds.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg and vanilla until combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and using a rubber spatula (or your hands!) combine ingredients into a crumbly mixture. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of prepared dish. Make sure it is compact so it creates a sturdy crust for the strawberries.
- In a separate medium bowl, stir together chopped strawberries, sugar and cornstarch. Spoon strawberry mixture over crust. Top with remaining crumble mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the crumble top is golden brown and the strawberry layer is bubbling at the edges. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Cut bars into 1-1/2 inch squares and serve.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days to keep them fresh.
- The crumble topping should form pea-sized crumbs for a sturdy texture that holds together after baking.
- Strawberry filling thickened with cornstarch ensures it is not too runny inside the bars.
- Use parchment paper to line the pan for easier removal and cleaner edges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 255IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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