About
Grammy really knows how to spoil us! Whenever we come over, she has a fresh batch of Grammy's Strawberry Oatmeal Bars ready for us. And we couldn't be happier! The crust is buttery and crumbly, just so delicate and sweet! In the middle is the summery sweetness of sugar-coated strawberries! Mmmm, Grammy's Strawberry Oatmeal Bars taste like just coming home!
Ingredients
- For the oat crust and topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the strawberry layer:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil.
Step 3 -Coat the foil-lined pan with cooking spray.
Step 4 -In a bowl, add the flour, the oats, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, the brown sugar, the salt, and the melted butter and stir to combine. The oat mixture should feel dry and sandy with larger, well-formed crumble pieces scattered throughout.
Step 5 -Set 1 heaping cup of the oat mixture aside.
Step 6 -Transfer the remaining oat mixture to the prepared baking pan and, using a spatula or your clean fingers, pack it into the bottom to create an even, smooth, flat crust.
Step 7 -In a large mixing bowl, add the strawberries, the remaining granulated sugar, the lemon juice, and the cornstarch and toss to combine.
Step 8 -Evenly distribute the strawberry mixture over the crust layer in the baking pan.
Step 9 -Evenly sprinkle the strawberry layer with the reserved oat mixture.
Step 10 -Bake until the edges are set, the center is just set, and the topping is a very pale golden, about 50-55 minutes. The filling mixture should be bubbling along the edges.
Step 11 -Place the pan on a wire rack and allow the bars to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Do not try to slice the bars until they are cooled completely.
Step 12 -Slice and serve.
