Strawberry Crumble Bars
These easy strawberry crumble bars are the definition of effortless baking. Made with a buttery oat mixture and juicy fresh strawberries, they’re comforting like a cobbler, portable like a cookie, and pretty enough to impress guests.
Equipment
- 8-inch Square Baking Pan
- Parchment paper or foil
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Oven
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Crust and Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp salt
Strawberry Layer
- 2 cups fresh strawberries coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or foil and lightly grease it.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until the mixture is sandy and clumps form.
- Scoop out 1 heaping cup of the mixture and set aside for the crumble topping.
- Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In the same bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir until glossy.
- Spread the strawberry filling over the crust. Crumble the reserved topping evenly over the fruit, pressing some pieces together for texture.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, at least 1 hour, before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Great with ice cream, yogurt, or as a quick snack. Swap in blueberries, raspberries, or peaches if you’d like!