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Easy Irresistible Strawberry Crumble Bars

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These strawberry crumble bars feature a tender buttery crust, luscious strawberry filling, and a crisp crumble topping, perfect for summer snacks and crowd-pleasing treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups (about 600g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter.
  3. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust bakes, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix gently to coat evenly.
  6. Remove the crust from the oven and evenly spread the strawberry filling over it. Crumble the remaining third of the crumble mixture over the top.
  7. Bake again for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Notes

Keep butter cold to ensure a flaky, crumbly texture. Do not overmix the crumble to avoid tough crust. Use fresh ripe strawberries for best flavor. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let bars cool completely before cutting to prevent filling from spilling. Bars taste better after sitting overnight.

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