Description
Strawberry Crumb Bars are buttery, fruity dessert bars featuring a soft base, a juicy strawberry filling, and a crumbly golden topping—perfect for snacking, picnics, or parties.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, baking powder, flour, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or hands until the mixture is crumbly.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, stirring until just combined.
- Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture evenly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix diced strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust.
- Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the top of the strawberries.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries (thawed and drained).
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Swap in other berries or mix berries for variation.
- Drizzle with vanilla glaze for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
