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Strawberry Crumble Bars

Strawberry crumble bars feature a juicy strawberry filling topped with a crispy oat and butter crumble. The bars are baked until golden, with the contrasting textures of a tender jam-filled center and a crunchy topping. They are sliced into portable rectangles, showcasing the vibrant red fruit beneath a golden, nutty crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced about 300 grams
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside to let the juices release and thicken slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, and brown sugar. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
  4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Press half of the crumble mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan to form an even crust.
  6. Pour the strawberry filling over the crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula to cover the surface.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the strawberry layer, covering it completely.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  9. Remove from oven and let the bars cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes to set before cutting into squares.
  10. Slice into rectangles and serve once cooled. Enjoy the warm, crunchy topping with the juicy, jammy strawberries inside.