How to make a Mango Crumb bars
Creating Mango Crumb Bars is a delightful way to enjoy the tropical flavor of mango. Here's a simple recipe for you:
**Ingredients:**
**For the Crust and Crumb:**
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
**For the Mango Filling:**
- 3 cups diced ripe mango (about 3 medium-sized mangoes)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. **Make the Crust and Crumb:**
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside about 1 cup of the mixture for the crumb topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
3. **Prepare the Mango Filling:**
In another bowl, mix together the diced mango, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until the mango is well coated.
4. **Assemble the Bars:**
Spread the mango filling evenly over the crust in the baking pan. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top as a crumbly topping.
5. **Bake:**
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the mango filling is bubbly.
6. **Cool and Cut:**
Allow the mango crumb bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars.
7. **Serve:**
Once cooled, serve and enjoy your delicious Mango Crumb Bars!
These bars are perfect for a sweet treat or a dessert to share with friends and family.