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Easy Small-Batch Strawberry Crumble Bars for Two

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A quick and easy small-batch dessert featuring a buttery crumble topping and a jammy strawberry filling, perfect for two with no leftovers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan lightly with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add ⅓ cup cold, cubed unsalted butter.
  3. Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Reserve about ⅓ of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumble mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss 1 cup chopped strawberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice.
  6. Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the pressed crumble base.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping evenly over the strawberry layer without pressing down.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
  9. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about 1 hour to allow the filling to set.
  10. Slice into bars and serve at room temperature or slightly warmed.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for a crumbly texture. Use cornstarch in the filling to prevent sogginess. Let bars cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained.

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