Oven-Baked Strawberry Lemon Bars

Ingredients

- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing for an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper with butter or non-stick spray.

3. Mix the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of the all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ cup of granulated sugar. Stir in the melted butter until a crumbly mixture forms.

4. Form the Crust: Press the crumbly mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to ensure it's compact and level.

5. Bake the Crust: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the crust for approximately 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.

6. Prepare the Strawberry Layer: In a separate bowl, combine the quartered strawberries with ¼ cup of granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat the strawberries well.

7. Create the Topping: In another bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup of all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ cup light brown sugar.

8. Assemble the Bars: Evenly distribute the strawberry mixture over the baked crust. Sprinkle the flour and brown sugar topping over the strawberries, ensuring they are mostly covered.

9. Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and bubbly.

10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out, and cut them into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy!

Total Time

PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Strawberry dessert, Lemon bars, Baked strawberry bars, Easy dessert recipe, Summer dessert, Fruit bars, Berry bars, Homemade dessert, Baking with strawberries, Sweet and tangy treat

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1200 calories

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