Fresh strawberries sit atop a buttery shortbread crust for a tasty springtime (or anytime) dessert! These bars taste great even after being refrigerated–and are maybe even better the next day!
Ingredients
Topping
- 3 ½ cups sliced fresh strawberries
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Crust
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with enough parchment paper to have an overhang on all sides.
Step 2
Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined. Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined. Using floured hands, press dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 3
Bake until edges of the crust just begin to brown, 12 to 16 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Place sliced strawberries into a large bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss to combine. Pour strawberries evenly over the crust. Place pan back into the oven and bake until strawberries have softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature in the pan.
Step 5
Place strawberry jam in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 15 seconds, or until slightly runny. Brush melted jam over the top of strawberries, and allow the bars to finish cooling completely in the pan. Carefully lift bars out of the pan using the parchment edges, and cut into 9 bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Cook’s Note:
If your strawberries are a bit on the tart side, feel free to use more sugar as necessary in the topping.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 9 | |
Calories 252 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat7g | 34% |
Cholesterol48mg | 16% |
Sodium210mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars19g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C39mg | 196% |
Calcium19mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium132mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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