Berry Crumble Bars

These berry crumble bars are a perfect treat in spring and summer. Great to bring to any potluck or BBQ, and a real crowd pleaser. The oat and brown sugar crumble gives a great flavor and texture that goes perfectly with the berries. You don’t want to miss out on this recipe!

Should I use salted or unsalted butter?

I know that everyone will probably disagree with me, but I really don’t think it matters. I use them interchangeably with most recipes. I’ve used both when making this recipe (whatever I have on hand), and the bars turn out great either way!

What kind of berries work best?

I use a mix which I describe in the recipe, but really whatever you want or have! I personally like to have a mix of the flavors and textures of different berries, but you can make these with one berry or even more of a mix than I use! I personally would not make these bars with just one berry, but do what you want!

How long do these last?

In my house, not more than a day 😉 But actually, these bars are best used within 48 hours. Because of the nature of a crumble sitting on berries, it does get soggier the longer you let them sit. I like to make them the day of or the night before I want to have them for best results.

Is the recipe better with whole wheat or all purpose flour?

I am big on not swapping anything unless it betters the recipe or doesn’t change the recipe. That’s why I like to use whole wheat flour in this. It does not change the quality of the recipe at all, plus you get the benefits of whole wheat flour, it’s a win-win! However, if you don’t have whole wheat flour or just don’t want to use it, all purpose works perfectly well!

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Lemon Bars

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Berry Crumble Bars

These berry crumble bars are the perfect summer treat. You can use any kind of berries you want!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Servings 9 bars

Ingredients

  

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Filling

• 2.5 cups berries I used quartered strawberries, halved blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ lemon juiced

Crumble

• 1 cup whole wheat flour or all purpose
• 1 cup oats
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter melted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ lemon zested

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix filling ingredients and set aside.
• Mix together crumble ingredients, and press half of this mixture into the bottom of a greased or parchment lined 8x8 pan.
• Cook for 10 min, then remove from oven and add the filling, and put remaining crumble mixture on top.
• Bake for 25-30 min and remove from oven.
• Let the bars completely cool so they set, then cut and eat up!

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