Strawberry Crumble Bars
These simple Strawberry Crumble Bars are deliciously summery with sweet fresh strawberries and an irresistible crumble topping. Perfect for backyard summer BBQ, picnics, or when you're craving a sweet treat.
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 tablespoons cold butter cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Strawberry Filling
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Making the Crumble:
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry blender, a fork, or two knives, cut cold butter into flour mixture until it forms fine, sandy crumbs. Add the beaten egg and vanilla. Press two-thirds of the crumble into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. (A food processor makes this job super quick).
Making the Filling:
- Stir together the sugar and cornstarch. Fold in the chopped strawberries. Spoon the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust layer in the pan. Then scatter the remaining crumble over the strawberries.
- Baking the Bars:
- Bake the bars for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top of the bars is slightly golden and the filling is beginning to bubble.
- Remove the bars from the oven and cool completely before cutting into squares. I like to refrigerate the bars until they become solid enough to cut.
Notes
Food Processor:
A food processor makes it easy to cut the butter into the flour mixture. For a more tender crust, use short pulses being careful not to overprocess.Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g