Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars (Printable)

Buttery oat crumble layered with sweet strawberries, perfect for any time of day.

# What You'll 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing 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 the 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 the crust.
06 - Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over strawberries.
07 - Bake for 35-38 minutes, or until topping is golden and strawberries are bubbling.
08 - Allow bars to cool completely in pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The buttery oat crust tastes like a cozy hug, perfectly balancing the tart strawberry filling
  • These bars travel beautifully to potlucks and actually get better after a day in the fridge
02 -
  • Warm bars crumble when cut, so patience during cooling is absolutely non-negotiable
  • Overbaked crust turns hard and dry, so pull them out when you see active bubbling
03 -
  • Room temperature butter melts more evenly and distributes better through the dry ingredients
  • Chop strawberries uniformly so they cook at the same rate and you avoid mushy spots

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