Mixed Berry Crumble Bars
Description
These might be my favorite sweet treat that I have made so far. They aren’t too sweet, slightly tart, and has the perfect consistency when I think of a crumble bar. The berry filling is super easy to make, and I just used frozen berries, but if you prefer fresh that would work, too! Any combination of berries that you have on hand will do the trick. I hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
Bottom crust and top crumble ingredients
Mixed Berry Filling Ingredients
Instructions
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- Preheat oven to 350*F and line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan on medium heat, add the frozen berries, fresh berries, zest, and juice of one lemon, monk fruit sweetener (or sugar) and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Once the berry mixture has been fully combined, add in the cornstarch and mix. This will help thicken the filling. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes until thick.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a heat-safe bowl and place in the refrigerator to continue to thicken and chill.
- In the meantime, using a food processor, add in all the crust ingredients except for the butter. Pulse to combine.
- Add in the cold cubed butter and mix on high until a dough form into a ball. It may take a couple of minutes but trust the process!
- Take 2/3 of the dough and press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan until evenly coated.
- Bake for 15 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
- Add the berry filling on top of the crust. Take the remaining 1/3 dough and distribute it in small pieces on top of the berry filling.
- Bake for another 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool completely and then store in the refrigerator. It’s easiest to cut after it has been refrigerated.
Dessert, Berries, Refined Sugar Free, Crumble Bars, Mixed Berry Crumble Bars, Sweet Treats
