Description
Delight in these nostalgic Strawberry Crumb Bars, featuring a tender crumb topping and luscious strawberry filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until crumbly.
- Reserve 1 cup of the crumb mixture for topping.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Spread the sliced strawberries over the crust.
- Shower the strawberries with the reserved crumb mixture.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For variations, try using different fruits or adding nuts for extra crunch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg