Fresh Fruit Bars
Bursting with the wholesome flavors of juicy, seasonal fruit, these Fresh Fruit Bars are the ultimate dessert or snack for any time of year! Featuring a buttery, crumbly crust and oat-streusel topping, these bars perfectly balance sweetness with a touch of cinnamon spice. Loaded with a medley of fresh fruit—think berries, peaches, or apples—tossed in a simple, tangy lemon and brown sugar mixture, every bite is a celebration of natural goodness. Quick and easy to prepare, these bars come together in under an hour, making them perfect for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or a midweek indulgence. Enjoy them on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s destined to become a family favorite. Perfect keywords: fresh fruit bars recipe, easy fruit dessert, homemade oat streusel bars.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fresh mixed fruit (e.g., berries, peaches, or apples)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly texture.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture for the top. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden, then set aside to cool slightly.
While the crust is baking, prepare the fruit filling. In a medium bowl, toss the fresh mixed fruit with cornstarch, lemon juice, and brown sugar until evenly coated.
Spread the fruit mixture evenly over the baked crust.
In a separate small bowl, mix the reserved crumb mixture with rolled oats and ground cinnamon to create the topping.
Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit layer.
Bake the assembled bars in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 bars.
Serve and enjoy as a delightful treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.0 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.9 g | 614% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 517 mg | 172% | |
| Sodium | 1250 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 611.0 g | 222% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1734 mg | 37% | |
*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.
