Description
Buttery crumb bars with a sweet strawberry filling and crunchy oat topping.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, combine strawberries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and brown sugar. Spread evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the strawberry layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.