Berry Crumble Bars 🍓
✨ Introduction
These Berry Crumble Bars are a delightful combination of buttery crust, juicy berries, and a golden crumble topping. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat, they bring the taste of summer to your plate all year long.
📜 History
Crumble desserts originated in Britain during World War II when ingredients were scarce. Instead of making full pies, bakers used crumbly mixtures of butter, flour, and sugar as toppings. Over time, this concept evolved into layered bars like these — portable and even more delicious!
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 egg
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup sugar (for berries)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20×20 cm baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and rub it with your fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Mix in the egg to form a soft dough. Divide in half.
- Press half of the dough into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix berries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice.
- Pour the berry mixture over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining dough on top as a crumble.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
💪 Benefits
These bars are rich in antioxidants from the berries, provide fiber for digestion, and a moderate dose of carbs for energy. They’re a delicious way to enjoy fruit-based desserts!
💞 Lovers of This Recipe
These bars are loved by anyone who enjoys fruity desserts — from kids to adults! Perfect for picnics, parties, or cozy nights with tea.
📘 Conclusion
The Berry Crumble Bars are a sweet balance of textures and flavors — buttery, tangy, and crisp. Once you try them, they’ll become a family favorite in no time!