Mango Crumb Bars
Delightful mango crumb bars with a rich buttery crust and a luscious mango filling, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
For the crust and topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the mango filling
- 2 cups ripe mango, peeled and diced Choose slightly soft mangoes for best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the oats evenly into the mixture and reserve one cup for the topping.
- Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Mango Filling
- In another bowl, combine the diced mango, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well coated.
- Pour the mango mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture on top of the mango filling.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
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Notes
These bars are delicious on their own, but serve well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Optionally, drizzle honey or agave for added sweetness.