Berry Crumble Bars
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly crumbly, these **Berry Crumble Bars** deliver all the flavors of a classic fruit dessert in a convenient handheld form. Packed with a vibrant medley of mixed berries, these bars are layered with a buttery, golden crust and topped with a luscious crumbly layer that combines brown sugar, vanilla, and a hint of zesty lemon. Perfectly balanced with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, they make an ideal treat for gatherings, picnics, or as a dessert to savor anytime. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a straightforward set of pantry-staple ingredients, this recipe is a delightful and accessible way to showcase fresh or frozen berries. Serve these bars warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy them on their own for a taste of pure berry bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups mixed berries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut the unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the flour mixture. Use a fork or a pastry cutter to blend the butter into the mixture until crumbly.
In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and vanilla extract together.
Add the egg mixture to the crumbly flour mixture and blend just until combined and the mixture begins to clump.
Press half of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even crust.
In another large bowl, combine the mixed berries, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss to ensure the berries are well coated.
Spread the berry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the remaining crumbly mixture over the top of the berry layer evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbly.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3554 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.8 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 468 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1788 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 629.3 g | 229% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 333.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.6 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1021 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
