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Kiwi Fruit Crumble Bars

These kiwi fruit crumble bars offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring a buttery oat crumble base and topping with a juicy dehydrated kiwi-infused filling. Perfect for a snack or dessert, they’re easy to make and portable.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking

Ingredients
  

For the Crumble Base and Topping:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dehydrated kiwi wheel powder from about 2-3 dehydrated kiwi wheels
For the Filling:
  • 2 cups fresh kiwi peeled and mashed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated kiwi wheel powder

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking dish
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Food processor or spice grinder
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

Prepare the Equipment and Ingredients
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Grind 2-3 dehydrated kiwi wheels in a food processor or spice grinder until they form a fine powder. Set aside 1 teaspoon for the crumble and 1 tablespoon for the filling.
Make the Crumble Base
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon of dehydrated kiwi wheel powder. Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a fork to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a small mixing bowl, mix the mashed kiwi, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of dehydrated kiwi wheel powder until well combined. Spread the filling evenly over the crumble base.
Add the Topping
  1. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the kiwi filling, pressing lightly to adhere.
Bake the Bars
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a rack.
Serve
  1. Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares. Serve at room temperature, garnished with dehydrated kiwi wheels if desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • For a nutty flavor, add 1/4 cup chopped almonds to the crumble mixture.