Strawberry Bars
servings
These Strawberry Bars are the perfect treat for any occasion. With a shortbread crust, sweet strawberry filling, and golden crumble topping, this easy recipe will satisfy any fruit dessert craving.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 pounds strawberries, sliced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup strawberry jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pinch the butter into the flour mixture until small pieces of dough form. Mix in the eggs. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan in an even layer.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the strawberries, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix in the strawberry jelly and pour over the crust in an even layer. Top the strawberry mixture with the remaining crumb topping.
- Bake for 45 to 45 minutes until the bars are golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely and cut into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg