Strawberry Crumb Bars | Perfect summertime dessert!

This recipe for strawberry crumb bars is a delicious way to enjoy strawberries right when they come into season! With an easy-to-make dough that’s used as both the base layer and the crumb topping, the filling couldn’t be any easier or simpler! Sliced strawberries and strawberry jam create a center layer that’s the perfect middle for the crumb. This will be a keeper for years to come!

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Skip ahead:

00:00 Intro
01:07 Preparing the crumb dough
04:17 Preparing the strawberries
05:00 Layering the toppings
09:01 Preparing the glaze
10:37 Tasting the bars

INGREDIENTS

- 16 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9x9 baking dish and set it aside.

- In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Beat on medium until it is light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla extract and egg yolks. Mix to combine and scrape the sides of the bowl.

- Add the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix on medium until the flour is incorporated. The dough will be dense and crumbly, 1-2 minutes.

- Place half of the dough in the prepared baking dish. Press it to form an even crust. Mix together the lemon zest and strawberry jam and brush it over the prepared crust. Evenly layer on the strawberries. Sprinkle the remaining dough over the strawberries, leaving the pieces of dough in irregular sizes.

- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake until the crust top is golden brown and the strawberries are softened, 35-45 minutes. Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and cool.

- In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and adjust with more sugar or cream to achieve the drizzling texture. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars, slice, and serve.

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[sweetrosemary]

I am definitely making this for an employee at the gym I attend. He works the graveyard shift at a produce company aside from his full time job at the gym. He brought me a whole flat of fresh strawberries today. He wouldn't let me pay for them. I will surprise him with a baked good on Monday. . I am a self taught baker so this would be a great thank you gift. You may be surprised to know that I love baking yet, I don't eat my baked goods. I am not a dessert person at all. I credit/blame my mom for that. My parents had 8 children then adopted an abused beautiful little 4 year old girl. Being poor doesn't allow for home baked goods. I love to bake. I give away all my baked goods. I bake twice a week. I will be making your crumb bars on Sunday to bless all the gym staff on Monday. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[melissareading]

I made fresh jam yesterday and the squares last night. They c together beautifully and smelled divine. Today I took them to a work function and everyone raved and asked for the recipe. The shortbread like crust and crumble compliments the berries perfectly. I'll be making this again, soon!

[simone]

I just made these and they are absolutely delicious. I'm tempted to hide them in my room and keep them to myself, but I'm going to share. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[marthahoward]

I baked this with a strawberry Rhubarb filling and it is delicious

[RobinMarconeCassidyRN]

The first strawberry you bite into straight from your garden is heavenly! I just love fruit bars and strawberries are my favorite. This looks delicious!

[ruthallen]

I’m so glad I saw this because we have an over abundance of strawberries in our garden. I’m making this tomorrow

[dawncampbell]

I ❤️ LOVE seeing 👀 a real baking site actually cooking homemade also with real ingredients. ❤

[dhaus]

Making this tonight-need new baking powder(trip in town today) I made strawberry jam & had 1 pint that didn't seal that I need to use up👍 Also I just wanted to say THANK YOU for a little thing, but big deal to me - for always putting what the recipe is at the bottom of the last page on your recipes🤩👌👏

[pixelkitty]

Of course I'm going to try this! Strawberry season is over here, how about blueberries? 💙

[pytheas]

Your kitchen has such a down home feel to it. If you ever feel up to it, I’d love to see a tour of it and your home.

Great video. Going to make it for my kids. They eat ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING strawberry.

[judycee]

I'm always excited to see that you've uploaded a new video. I know that I'm either going to get a great recipe or learn something new about gardening. Blessings for a happy Father's Day weekend with your family.

[sandycola]

Another great recipe! I tried mine using raspberries and OMG SOOO GOOD!!!❤

[maryschmidt]

Good Morning, these look so yummy and today feels a bit chilly so I think I am going to make these. Thx Everyone have a wonderful day!

[leslieW]

Hello from your friends to the north, (Wisconsin). We picked strawberries yesterday after which I made jam. The bars are baking in the oven right now; smells amazing. No doubt will be delicious. Thank you Kaleb. ❤️😊🍓

[amyhoff]

Those bars look good, I would probably have drizzled a little more but will definitely try them

[bvmkidt]

My vegan version came out great. Crust was slightly weak since there was no eggs, I think. But I’m sending the rest out to a bunch of working overnight nurses; as I could eat the entire tray! Plus they would appreciate it of course. This could prob work with rhubarb too? Or both? So good! Oh and my mother liked these too, she looked at me with widen eyes and told me to print and save the recipe. Best 💚

[robertalaprade]

Yum!! Jam on bottom! I would probably use strawberry/rhubarb...my favorite! Thanks so much! ❤

[bfranklin]

Love love love jam bars! These look so yummy! Is anything more beautiful than an jar of jam?

[jenatucker]

Yum!! I will be making this!! BTW I love your kitchen and that Begonia ❤❤!!

[pranitalakeram]

Goodmorning, perfect timing for this recipe, I have some fresh blueberries and cherries will definitely be making this, thank you Kaleb, happy Father's day blessings to all the fathers in your families ❤🍹