Ingredients
2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (226g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
4 cups (about 1.5 lbs) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch (or all-purpose flour)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, your fingertips, or a food processor to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
Step 4: Press about two-thirds of the crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Compact it firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands.
Step 5: Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
Step 6: While the crust is pre-baking, prepare the strawberry filling. In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced fresh strawberries with the remaining 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, cornstarch (or flour), and fresh lemon juice.
Step 7: Once the crust is lightly golden, carefully remove the pan from the oven. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the warm, pre-baked crust.
Step 8: Crumble the remaining one-third of the flour-butter mixture evenly over the strawberry filling.
Step 9: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbly and tender.
Step 10: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before attempting to cut them. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries. If using frozen, thaw them completely and drain off any excess liquid before tossing with sugar and cornstarch to prevent a soggy filling. These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They also freeze beautifully for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts & Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx 60g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg