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Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars

A close-up, sunlit shot of a single Strawberry Oat Crumble Bar slice showing the thick oat base and bright red strawberry filling.
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Bake these simple bars featuring a sweet strawberry filling between a buttery oat base and topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and salt for the crumble mixture.
  3. Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base.
  5. In a separate bowl, gently toss the strawberries with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until the berries are coated.
  6. Spread the strawberry filling evenly over the oat base.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the oat mixture evenly over the fruit filling.
  8. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  10. Cut into squares before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend.
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the oat mixture for extra crunch.
  • If using frozen strawberries, do not thaw them before mixing with the sugar and cornstarch.
  • These bars store well at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days.

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