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easy strawberry pie bars recipe
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Strawberry Pie Bars

These Strawberry Pie Bars feature a buttery crust and crumble topping filled with a sweet, juicy strawberry layer. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they’re a delicious twist on classic strawberry pie in a convenient bar form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter or fork
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan to form the crust.
  4. Bake crust for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. In another bowl, toss strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Spread strawberry filling evenly over the crust.
  7. Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture on top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until top is golden and filling is bubbling. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use cold butter for the best crumb texture. Pre-bake the crust to avoid sogginess. Let bars cool completely before slicing for clean edges. Fresh strawberries are ideal, but frozen (thawed and drained) work too. Adjust sugar based on fruit sweetness.