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Fresh Strawberry Pie Bars

Strawberry Pie Bars

A buttery crust topped with fresh strawberries and a crumble oat topping.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 pie bars
Author: Hezzi-D

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2 sticks butter softened
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 t. salt

For the strawberry filling:

  • 2 lb. strawberries chopped
  • 2 T. lemon juice
  • 3 T. sugar
  • 1/2 t. nutmeg
  • 1/2 t. cinnamon
  • 2 T. cornstarch
  • 2 T. butter

For the topping:

  • 1/4 of the crust recipe
  • 1/2 c. oats
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 T. butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl cream together the butter, brown sugar, and the granulated sugar.
  • Add in the vanilla, flour, and salt and mix until well combined.
  • Put 3/4 of the crust mixture in the bottom of a shallow 9 x 13 pan. I used Anolon's brownie pan. Press the crust into the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake in the oven to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
  • Sprinkle the strawberries with cornstarch and toss to coat.
  • Melt the butter and pour over top of the strawberries. Gently toss to combine.
  • Pour the strawberry mixture over top of the partially baked crust.
  • In a medium bowl combine the remaining 1/4 of the crust mixture with the oats, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Mix to combine.
  • Sprinkle the topping evenly over the strawberries.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the strawberries are bubbling and the topping is browned.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Cut into 24 pieces and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Joy the Baker