Strawberry Non-Alcoholic Rum Extract Bars
Indulge in the delightful balance of sweet and tart with these Strawberry Non-Alcoholic Rum Extract Bars. With a buttery, whole grain sorghum crust and luscious strawberry filling, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy family gatherings. They are simple to make, requiring minimal ingredients while offering a unique flavor profile that everyone will love. Gluten-free and nutritious, they can be served warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream or ice cream for an indulgent treat. Versatile and freezable, you’ll want to keep these delicious bars on hand at all times!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3⁄4 cups whole grain sorghum flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup sorghum syrup
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp sorghum syrup (for filling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sorghum flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in sorghum syrup, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
- Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking dish evenly.
- In another bowl, mix chopped strawberries, additional sorghum syrup, lemon juice, and cornstarch until combined. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg