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Strawberry Crumb Bars: A Quick and Easy Homemade Delight
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Strawberry Crumb Bars: A Quick and Easy Homemade Delight

These buttery-sweet crumb bars feature a golden crust and tangy strawberry compote. Perfect for busy days or rustic desserts, they combine a dense, cohesive texture with minimal effort for home bakers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar (½ cup crust, ¼ cup filling)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract (1 tsp for crust, ½ tsp for filling)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (for filling thickness)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Combine crust ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ tsp vanilla, baking powder, and salt with a pastry cutter or fork.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse sand.
  4. Press half the crust into a 9x13 inch baking dish as the base.
  5. Make the filling: Toss strawberries with ¼ cup sugar, remaining ½ tsp vanilla, and cornstarch.
  6. Spread strawberry mixture over crust.
  7. Top with remaining crumb mixture, pressing gently.
  8. Bake 35-45 minutes until golden and fruit is bubbly.
  9. Cool completely before slicing into 16 bars

Notes

For gluten-free version: Substitute 1½ cups almond flour or GF flour blend
Organic cane sugar or coconut sugar work well if avoiding refined sugar
Use frozen strawberries (thawed and drained) as a fresh substitute
Add a drizzle of strawberry glaze (confectioners' sugar + lemon juice) for extra sweetness
Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for 5 days