Strawberry Crumble Bars

Strawberry Crumble Bars

These taste just like fresh, homemade jam in a dessert!
Course Dessert
Servings 15 bars

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 1 ½ lbs. strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt

Crust

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tablespoons cold, unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 Tablespoons ice water
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Coat a 9" x 13" baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, leaving about 1" overhanging the long sides. Coat the parchment and short sides with cooking spray.

Filling

  • To prepare the filling: Combine strawberries, ⅓ cup sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the berries begin to break down and the mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Crust

  • To prepare the crust: Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a food processor; pulse until combined.
  • Add butter; pulse until well incorporated.
  • Lightly beat egg, oil, ice water, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  • With the motor running, add the mixture to the food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides if necessary, until it begins to clump together, 30-45 seconds (it will look crumbly).
  • Measure out 1 cup for the topping.
  • Press the remaining mixture into the prepared baking pan to form a bottom crust.
  • Pour the strawberry mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.
  • Sprinkle the reserved crust mixture on top.
  • Bake until the top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Use the parchment to lift out the bars and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into bars. Let cool completely before serving, about 25 minutes more. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Southern Living Magazine.