Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
These Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars feature a comforting blend of fresh strawberries and a buttery, crumbly base, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crumble Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour provides structure
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats adds chewiness
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and diced brings moisture and richness
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar sweetens the filling
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed adds a hint of caramel flavor
- 1 teaspoon baking powder helps with leavening
- ¼ teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon adds warmth
Strawberry Filling
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced offers freshness and juiciness
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar sweetens the strawberry filling
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar provides depth to the fruit
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice brightens the flavor
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest adds a fragrant note
- ¼ cup strawberry jam intensifies the fruit flavor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch adds thickness to the filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the cold, diced butter to the dry mixture and work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve about half of the crumb mixture, and press the rest into an even layer in the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
Filling
- In a separate bowl, mix together the strawberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, strawberry jam, and cornstarch until combined.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the crust in the baking dish.
Assembly and Baking
- Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the strawberry filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly, about 35-40 minutes.
- Once baked, let the bars cool in the dish on a wire rack before slicing.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure the butter is cold before incorporating it into the crumb mixture for the best texture. Store bars in an airtight container to maintain freshness.