Description
These Mixed Berry Crumble Bars are the perfect blend of tart, sweet, and buttery flavors, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether served warm with ice cream or chilled, they’re guaranteed to delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16g) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) brown sugar
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, and a pinch of salt. Add the cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press half of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Use a spatula or clean hands to ensure it’s even.
- In another bowl, toss the mixed berries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir until the berries are evenly coated.
- Spread the berry filling over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours prior to cutting.
Notes
Using cold butter is key to achieving the perfect crumble texture. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Experiment with different fruits or add spices like cinnamon for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Mixed Berry Crumble Bars, berry dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert, crumble bars