Strawberry Crumb Bars
Strawberry Crumb Bars are summer in a dessert. Fresh strawberries sandwiched in between a buttery crumb base.
Equipment
- oven
- 8x8 inch pan
- Mixing Bowl
- whisk
- fork
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups flour
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for strawberries
- 0.25 cups sugar for strawberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease an 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.
- 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 serve closer to room temperature.
Notes
These bars are best enjoyed closer to room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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