Description
Crisp, buttery crust cradles juicy strawberries and a sugared topping that bakes to golden perfection. A layer of cinnamon-kissed fruit adds cozy warmth, while flaky crumbs ensure every bite has satisfying textures.
Ingredients
1½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups chopped strawberries
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cornstarch (as per article context)
¼ tsp salt (as implied in instructions)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
Mix 1 cup flour, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ tsp salt, and ½ cup butter until crumbly
Press mixture into 8×8-inch pan and bake 15 minutes
Combine strawberries, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp vanilla in bowl
Spread over cooled crust
Mix ½ cup flour, 2 tbsp sugar, remaining 2 tbsp butter into crumb topping
Sprinkle over strawberries
Bake 20-25 minutes until golden
Notes
Use cold butter for flaky crust
Thaw frozen strawberries and drain well
Add honey drizzle after cooling for extra sweetness
Store in airtight container up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 28mg