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A stack of strawberry crumble bars surrounded by fresh strawberries

Strawberry Crumble Bars

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Crumble bars filled with fresh strawberry compote.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 bars
Calories 338 kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce pan
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  • Food processor
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
 
 

Strawberry compote

  • 2 lbs strawberries quartered and tops removed
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp salt

Crumble

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter cold (frozen is best) and unsalted
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, 175°C or gas mark 4 and line the 9 x 13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt and toss the strawberries to evenly combine them.
  • In a heavy bottomed sauce pan add the strawberry mixture and heat to medium.
  • Stir frequently until strawberries release their juices and increase the heat if needed to bring to a boil. Cook until the mixture has thickened. Continue to boil, constantly stirring, for about a min but not too much longer than 2.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow mixture to cool.

For Crumble

  • In a food processor add the flour, both sugars, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Pulse until it is evenly mixed. Add the butter, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla and pulse until the butter has been well incorporated. The mixture will look and feel dry this is ok.
  • The dough should hold its shape when you squeeze together but just barely.
  • Pour approximately ⅔ of the crumble mixture into your prepared pan and evenly press the crumble mixture into your pan. You want to make sure it is packed enough that it sticks together.
  • Using a spatula smooth the strawberry mixture evenly across the bottom layer. Then sprinkle the remaining crumble on top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
  • Allow to cool before slicing.

Notes

You can use a pastry blender but it will take considerably longer to blend this way. The dough is going to closer to the dry side. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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Keyword Crumble, Fresh Fruit, Strawberry
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