Nothing says summer quite like a berry-filled dessert. These easy crumble bars are perfect for an easy summer snack or dessert.
A buttery oat crumble layered with a homemade berry filling.
Yield: 12–16 bars
Pan: 9 × 13-inch glass baking dish
Bake: 350°F for 35–40 minutes
Ingredients
Crumble
- 1½ cups quick oats
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Berry Filling
- 3 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons sugar (more if berries are tart)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch glass baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla until crumbly.
- Press half of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the berries, lemon juice, cornstarch, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the berries soften and the mixture thickens, about 5–8 minutes.
- Spread the warm berry filling evenly over the pressed oat crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the berry layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. For the cleanest slices, chill for 1–2 hours after cooling.
Storage
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. These bars also freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
Baker’s Tip: Try a combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. A scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream makes these extra special!
