Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Printable)

Buttery oat layers with sweet strawberry filling make these homemade bars perfect for any time of day.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
03 - Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan to form crust.
04 - In separate bowl, mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
05 - Spread strawberry mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over strawberries.
06 - Bake for 35-38 minutes until topping is golden and strawberries are bubbling.
07 - Cool completely in pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These bars walk the perfect line between breakfast acceptable and dessert worthy
  • The oat crust stays tender for days unlike many crumble desserts that get soggy
  • You probably have everything in your pantry right now
02 -
  • Cutting these while warm will give you a mess instead of neat bars
  • The fruit layer needs to be bubbling to ensure the cornstarch has done its job
  • Room temperature butter melts too fast and makes the crust tough instead of tender
03 -
  • Chill the crust for 15 minutes before adding the fruit if your kitchen is warm
  • Use a serrated knife in a gentle sawing motion for the cleanest slices

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