Strawberry Crumble Bars

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

This easy strawberry crumble bar recipe features sliced strawberries sandwiched between a bottom crust and a top crumble layer for a tasty summer treat.

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2 Combine ½ cup white sugar and cornstarch in a bowl; stir in strawberries, 1 cup at a time. Set aside.
3 Combine flour, remaining ½ cup white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; stir in melted butter and egg with a fork until crumbly.
4 Press ½ crumble mixture into the prepared baking dish; cover with strawberry mixture. Top with remaining ½ crumble mixture.
5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate before slicing into 16 bars.