Description
Homemade strawberry oatmeal crumble bars combine sweet summer berries with buttery oat layers. Delightful dessert bars offer perfect balance between fruity filling and crisp crumbly topping for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (118 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray for easy removal.
- Crust Formation: Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Combine flour, rolled oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt with melted butter until a crumbly texture forms. Separate 1 cup of mixture for topping.
- Base Setting: Press remaining mixture firmly into the prepared pan, creating an even, compact foundation.
- Fruit Layer: Mix chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in the same bowl, ensuring thorough coating and even distribution.
- Layer Assembly: Spread strawberry mixture uniformly over the crust. Create rustic crumble fragments by squeezing reserved mixture between palms and sprinkle across the fruit layer.
- Baking Process: Place pan in preheated oven. Bake 50-55 minutes until edges are set, center is slightly firm, crumble turns pale golden, and strawberry filling bubbles at edges.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Allow bars to cool completely for at least 1 hour before slicing to maintain structural integrity and achieve clean cuts.
Notes
- Precise Oven Temperature: Maintain exact 350°F for consistent baking and perfect crumble texture.
- Crumble Consistency Tip: Use fingertips to create varied crumble sizes, ensuring a rustic, textured appearance.
- Strawberry Mixture Technique: Toss fruits with cornstarch to prevent excess liquid and achieve a thickened, jammy filling.
- Cooling Crucial Step: Allow bars to cool completely for at least one hour to set properly and enable clean, sharp cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg