Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Printable version)
Buttery oat crumble layered with sweet strawberries for a versatile treat any time of day.
# Ingredient List:
→ Crust & Crumble
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Strawberry Filling
07 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 teaspoons cornstarch
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture for the topping. Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until strawberries are evenly coated.
05 - Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the strawberries.
06 - Bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the strawberries are bubbling.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They somehow taste like a cozy strawberry pie but take about half the effort
- The texture is perfect with that tender fruit layer and satisfying crumbly topping
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- Pressing the crust firmly into the pan is the secret to getting clean slices instead of crumbly edges
- Wait until these are completely cool before cutting or the strawberry layer will ooze everywhere
03 -
- Chop your strawberries into small even pieces so they distribute evenly throughout the filling
- If using frozen fruit, thaw and drain them first to avoid excess moisture