Strawberry Oat Crumble Bars
A chewy and versatile dessert bar with a buttery oat crumble base and a vibrant, jammy strawberry filling.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 tbsp strawberry jam
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the base.
- Toss chopped strawberries with strawberry jam, cornstarch, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the base layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
For clean, bakery-style slices, chill the bars in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting. You can also swap in a mix of berries for a triple berry variation.