Description
Strawberry Pie Bars are a delightful dessert with a buttery crust, sweet strawberry filling, and a crumbly topping. They combine the flavors of a classic strawberry pie in a convenient bar form, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until a dough forms.
- Press about two-thirds of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced strawberries with cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon (if using).
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining dough on top of the strawberry layer to create a crumbly topping.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- To make these bars vegan, replace the butter with a plant-based alternative and use a flax egg or another egg substitute.
- Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra texture.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain them before using.
- To store, keep them in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
- For longer storage, freeze the bars for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
