Description
These Tropical Pineapple-Lime Crumble Bars offer a delightful contrast of textures, with a buttery, crumbly topping that crumbles beautifully over a luscious, creamy pineapple-lime filling. Each bite bursts with tropical sweetness and a zesty tang, transporting you to a sun-soaked beach with every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, crushed (or canned, drained)
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, mix the crushed pineapple, lime juice, lime zest, ½ cup sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the pineapple filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, ½ cup flour, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture over the pineapple filling.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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