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Strawberry Crumble Bars (Easy Strawberry Crumb Bars)

Two stacked strawberry bars made with crumble on parchment.
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Strawberry crumble bars have a buttery oat crumb crust and topping with a fresh strawberry filling. This easy summer dessert uses simple ingredients and slices into neat bars.

Ingredients

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For the crumble:

  • 4.6 oz. (130 g) instant oatmeal (see note #1)
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon (80 g) golden brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 1 teaspoon (45 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2.5 oz. (70 g) unsalted butter, cold

For filling:

  • 1/2 cup (115 g) strawberry preserves
  • 8 oz. (230 g) fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) corn starch 

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Instructions

  1. To make the crumble, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter or spray a 7 x 7-inch (18 x 18-cm) square cake pan with cooking spray. Line it with parchment paper, hanging it over two sides. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the oatmeal, flour, and brown sugar. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly and sticks when pressed between your fingers. Press two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  2. To make strawberry filling, in a separate bowl, mix fresh strawberries cut into four lengthwise, granulated white sugar, and cornflour.
  3. Spread strawberry preserves over the crumb crust, then distribute the fresh strawberry filling. Using your hands, cover with the remaining crumble. Bake for about 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 to 20 minutes. Lift the crumble out of the mold using parchment paper. Let cool completely. Cut into squares.

Notes

  1. 130 g instant oatmeal, about 1 1/2 US cups.
  2. Use your hands, a fork, or a pastry cutter to make the crumble.
  3. To cut strawberries, use a strawberry slicer if desired.
  4. Use very cold butter to get the correct crumble consistency.
  5. Don’t overmix the buttery crumb topping. Once you get the sandy mixture, please stop.
  6. Be sure to line your baking dish with parchment paper hanging over at least two sides. This will make it easier to remove the strawberry crumb bars after baking.
  7. Let your bars cool completely before slicing, at least an hour.

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