Description
These Plum Bars deliver an irresistible flavor with a crumbly crust and sweet plum filling. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for sharing or enjoying at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 prepare an 8×8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Grate the cold butter into the mixture using a cheese grater.
- Mix with your hands until the butter looks like small pebbles. Add the whisked egg and milk; stir to combine everything well.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix the diced plums with the sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until well coated.
- Press⅔ of the crust mixture into the bottom of the lined baking pan.
- Spread the plum mixture evenly over the crust in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture on top of the plums.
- Bake for 30-32 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the butter is very cold for a flaky crust.
Chilling the bars before slicing can help achieve clean cuts.
Feel free to substitute the plums with peaches or cherries for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg