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    Strawberry Crumb Bars

    By: Julie Clark Published: June 8, 2018

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    A buttery crumb topping goes on the bottom and the top of these easy Strawberry Crumb Bars. Use fresh strawberries for an easy summer dessert that is ready in under 1 hour. It’s like strawberry shortcake in a bar! You may also love our strawberry pancakes.

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    Strawberry Crumb Bars Recipe

    I don’t know about where you live, but in Ohio, strawberry season is in full swing. Strawberry festivals are going on, farmer’s markets are selling beautiful big, ripe berries, and grocery stores have berries on sale for 99 cents a pound. That can only mean one thing…you bake everything with fresh strawberries! Our blueberry crumble bars are a favorite, so we thought strawberry crumb bars would be a hit, too.

    Crumb Topping

    In many crumb bar recipes, the base of the bar is also the crumb topping. This recipe is no different. Mix up the crumb mixture, then press half of it into the bottom of a foil-lined 8×8 pan (be sure to spray the foil with cooking spray so the bars come out easily). Then mix up your strawberry filling, spread it over the bottom layer and then top the strawberries with the remaining crumbs. It’s like a strawberry crumb sandwich…which would be my favorite kind of sandwich!

    Fresh Strawberry Filling

    The fresh strawberry filling in this easy bar recipe is simply fresh strawberries, sugar and corn starch. Don’t forget the cornstarch.That is what will thicken the strawberry filling just a little bit to make the bars stay together. If you’d like, you can use tapioca starch or arrowroot starch.

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    Fresh Strawberry Dessert

    This easy strawberry dessert is perfect when you are craving something sweet because it makes just a small amount. There is enough for you to sample, plus share with a friend! They are a great take along dessert for summer picnics, potlucks and reunions.

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    Other Strawberry Recipes

    • Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
    • Strawberry Shortcake Scones
    • Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
    • Donut Strawberry Shortcake
    • Strawberry Bread

    Tools to Make This Recipe

    • Pastry Cutter: I use this tool all the time. It cuts butter into flour perfectly for streusels, crusts and other pastries.
    • 8×8 Cake Pan: For small cakes and casseroles.
    • Strawberry Slicer: Get perfectly sliced strawberries to decorate your desserts.

     

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    Strawberry Crumb Bars

    A buttery crumb topping goes on the bottom and the top of these easy Strawberry Crumb Bars. Use fresh strawberries for an easy summer dessert that is ready in under 1 hour. It's like strawberry shortcake in a bar! 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword berries, brunch, picnic, shower, strawberry, summer
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 198kcal
    Author Julie Clark

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/2 cup butter (cold)
    • 1 pound fresh strawberries diced up
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 8x8 baking dish by lining it with foil or parchment paper allowing the edges to overhang the pan for easy removal. Then, spray the lining with cooking spray.
    • In a large bowl, add the ½ cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt and mix until combined. Then, add the egg and vanilla. Mix well.
    • Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly.
    • Take half of the flour mixture and pack it down in the bottom of your pan. Reserve the remaining crumbs for the topping.
    • In a small bowl, combine your diced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and cornstarch. Mix until the strawberries are coated well. Spread the strawberry mix top over the bottom layer in the pan and spread out evenly.
    • Sprinkle the rest of your flour mixture evenly over the top of your strawberries.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

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    Notes

    The calories shown are based on the bars being cut into 12 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 strawberry bar. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 22.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Julie Clark

    I'm Julie Clark, CEO and recipe developer of Tastes of Lizzy T. With my B.A. in Education and over 30 years of cooking and baking, I want to teach YOU the best of our family recipes. Read more...

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      Comments

      1. Sandy says

        May 26, 2019 at 7:47 am

        5 stars
        Easy and delicious! Perfect dessert to bring to our Memorial Day cookout!

        Reply
      2. Camille says

        June 1, 2019 at 11:37 am

        How long do these last? Can I make them ahead?

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        • Julie Clark says

          June 13, 2019 at 8:25 am

          I’d say these are best eaten the same day, but it really depends on how juicy the strawberries are.

          Reply
      3. Juanita Miller says

        August 14, 2019 at 11:20 am

        Can I double it and put it in a 9×13 pan? Or would you use a 9×15 pan?

        Reply
        • Julie Clark says

          August 17, 2019 at 8:18 pm

          They would be pretty thick in a 9×13. If you have a 9×15 it might be best.

          Reply
      4. QueenAli says

        September 8, 2019 at 8:19 pm

        5 stars
        Excellent taste; I made them especially for someone who loves strawberry. Very easy and simple to make.

        Reply

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