Description
These Strawberry Lemon Crumb Bars feature a buttery crumb, juicy strawberry-lemon filling, and bright citrus flavor. Perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or a sweet snack, these easy-to-make bars combine soft base, tangy filling, and crisp topping in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 9×13-inch pan.
- Cream butter with sugar and brown sugar.
- Stir in flour and salt until crumbly; reserve half.
- Press remaining crumb into pan and bake 10 minutes.
- Mix strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and cornstarch.
- Spread filling over base.
- Sprinkle reserved crumb on top.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe, firm strawberries for best results. Toss fruit with cornstarch to avoid a soggy filling. Chill the crumbs slightly for a firmer base. Store in airtight container or freeze for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg