Strawberry Crumble Bars

A buttery, crumbly base with a jammy strawberry center and a toasted oat topping. The scent of browned butter and warm roasted fruit fills the air.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 40 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 564
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 83 g
• Fat: 22 g

Ingredients

• 133.3 g Wheat flour
• 66.7 g Oat flakes
• 100 g Minimum butter sweet ( cold, diced )
• 80 g Brown sugar
• 166.7 g Strawberry ( hulled and sliced )
• 100 g Strawberry jam (extra or classic)
• 0.7 tbsp Corn starch
• 0.7 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.7 tsp Baking powder
• 0.7 pinch Gray sea salt
• 33.3 g Muscovado Sugar

Instructions

1. Dough crumbling

   In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, muscovado sugar, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate the cold butter with your fingertips until you get a coarse sandy texture with some pea-sized pieces.

2. Base assembly

   Line a square pan. Pour two-thirds of the dough and press firmly with the back of a spoon to create a compact and uniform base.

3. Fruit filling

   Mix the sliced strawberries with the jam, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Spread this preparation over the sandy base, leaving a small border.

4. Finishing and baking

   Crumble the rest of the dough over the fruit. Bake at 180°C for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the strawberry juice is bubbling on the sides.

Chef's tips

• Don't overwork the dough: the butter should remain in small chunks to ensure maximum crunch.
• Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars, otherwise the filling will run.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to maintain crispness.