Strawberry Crumb Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar, divided
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup butter, cold and cubed
• 1 lb fresh strawberries*
• 2 tbsp cornstarch

*you can also use frozen whole strawberries without syrup if you cannot find or get fresh berries. 

DIRECTIONS

1. In a food processor, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Add in cold cubed butter and egg and pulse until fine crumbs form. (You can also do this by hand with a fork or pastry cutter in a large bowl.)
2. In another bowl, combine strawberries, remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cornstarch until berries are coated evenly.
3. Grease an 8"x8" glass baking dish.
4. Pour in 2/3rds of the crumb mixture and press firmly into the bottom.
5. Pour strawberry mixture over top and then top with remaining crumbs.
6. Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 40-45 minutes.
7. Let cool and then serve either by themselves or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Makes 9 bars. Enjoy!