Strawberry Crumble Bars

These easy strawberry crumble bars feature freshly sliced strawberries sandwiched between a bottom crust and a top crumble layer for a tasty summer treat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour, remaining 1/2 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.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Stir 1/2 cup white sugar and cornstarch together in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Mix in 1 cup sliced strawberries at a time. Set aside.

Step 4

Press 1/2 of the crumble mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with strawberry mixture, then top with remaining crumble mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Place in the refrigerator before slicing into 16 bars.