Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Plum Bars made with fresh plums and a crumbly buttery crust. This easy dessert is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, cold
- 1 egg, whisked
- 2 tbsp milk
- 4 plums, diced small
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Grate the cold butter into the bowl using a cheese grater.
- Combine the mixture with your hands until the butter resembles small pebbles. Then add the whisked egg and milk, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine the diced plums with sugar, flour, and vanilla. Stir to mix evenly.
- Press ⅔ of the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan using your hands.
- Evenly spread the plum mixture on top of the pressed crust. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the plums.
- Bake in the oven for 30-32 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then slice and serve.
Notes
Make sure the butter is cold for a flaky crust.
You can substitute plums with other fruits like peaches or cherries if desired.
Let the bars cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg