Mixed Berry Crumble Bars

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Healthy, fruity, and delicious crumble bars are the best summer dessert.

5 from 2 votes

Sweet, buttery, and the best blend of flavors, these Berry Crumb Bars will quickly be your new favorite summer dessert. A healthy fruit mix of either fresh or frozen berries is sandwiched between shortbread layers and baked to gooey perfection.

Prep Time20

Cook Time40

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1 cup butter salted, room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg large
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour all purpose or gluten-free
2 cups oats whole, rolled, gluten-free
1 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
1 pint blueberries
6 oz. strawberries
6 oz. blackberries
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup white sugar
1 lemon juice and zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Add the butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla to a large bowl. Mix with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes or until combined.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and mix until combined.
Mix in the oats using either a spatula or on low speed with the mixer until everything is well incorporated. The mixture may be a little thick and crumbly at this point depending on how soft your butter was.
Add the berries to a separate large bowl and sprinkle with the cornstarch and sugar. Toss to combine.
Pour in the lemon juice and add the zest. Toss until the berries are well coated.
Press half of the oat crumble into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Spread the berries out over the crust in a single layer and then sprinkle the remaining crumble over the berries.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Let rest for at least 3-4 hours or until it reaches room temperature. It’s best if served within the first 24 hours. After this time it can still be eaten for up to 2-3 days, but the crust will get more soggy.

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