Delicious Mango Bars - A Sweet Treat For Summer

Indulge in the tropical flavors of mango with these mouthwatering mango bars. With a buttery crust and a luscious mango filling, these bars are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They are easy to make and will be a hit at any gathering or simply for enjoying at home. Get ready to experience a burst of mango goodness in every bite!

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• - 1 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• For the mango filling:
• - 2 cups ripe mango, peeled and diced
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• - 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the crumb topping:
• - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and powdered sugar for the crust. Add the cold, cubed butter and using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
4. Meanwhile, make the mango filling by combining the diced mango, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the mango breaks down slightly, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
5. Once the crust is baked, pour the mango filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
6. In a separate bowl, prepare the crumb topping by combining the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the mango filling.
8. Bake the mango bars for 20-25 minutes or until the crumb topping is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
10. Serve the mango bars at room temperature and enjoy!
11. Pro Tip: For an extra burst of tropical flavor, you can drizzle a mango glaze over the cooled bars. Simply blend 1 cup of diced mango with 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the bars before serving.

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