Ingredients and Weight: - 1 cup (120g) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces - 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting - 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 2 cups (400g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced - 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar - 1/4 cup (40g) rolled oats - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation Time: - 15 minutes
Cooking Time: - 30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level: - 2 (Easy-Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. For the crust, combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Press half of the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the strawberries over the crust. 4. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and the remaining crumbs. Sprinkle this evenly over the strawberries. 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crumb topping is golden brown and the strawberries are bubbling.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 280 per bar - Fat: 15g - Carbohydrates: 35g - Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics: - Sweet and tangy - Crispy crumb topping - Perfect for a summery dessert
User Comments: - "These crumb bars are so delicious and easy to make. The strawberry filling is perfect and the crust is crispy and buttery." - "I love that these bars use fresh strawberries. They're so much better than frozen strawberries." - "These crumb bars are a hit with my family and friends. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers."
Special Precautions and Tips: - To make sure the strawberries don't release too much water, toss them with a little bit of sugar before adding them to the pan. - If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use a food processor to make the crust. Just pulse the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs. - Let the bars cool slightly before cutting them into squares. This will help them to set and prevent them from falling apart.