Description
These Strawberry Crumble Buttery Bars are a delightful combination of buttery crust and sweet strawberry filling, perfect for gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, blend softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Mix in flour and oats until crumbly, reserving about one cup for topping.
- Press the remaining crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, toss sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest; pour over the crust.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top of the strawberries. Add a dash of cinnamon if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and strawberries are bubbling.
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Fresh strawberries yield the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry crumble bars, dessert bars, summer desserts, family recipe