Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

It's Strawberry season on the farm! Make sure you check out our Facebook page daily for updates on the status of the U-PICK. These crumble bars are packed full of delicious Lester's strawberries with a delicious oat base. The best part about this recipe is that it is simple and quick. 10 Minutes and 1 bowl is all you need to whip these bars up, then the hardest part begins- waiting 40 minutes for them to bake!

Strawberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Ingredients:

• 1  1/4 Cups of Oats (I used minute oats) 
• 1 Cup of Flour
• 1/2 Cup of Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 TSP Ground Ginger
• 1 TSP Lemon Zest
• 1/2 cup Butter, Melted
• 2 Cups of Lester's Farm Market Strawberries, Sliced
• 1 TSP Cornstarch
• 1 TSP Lemon Juice

(Glaze)

• 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
• 2 TBSP Milk

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 375.
2. In a bowl, combine Oats, Flour, Dark Brown Sugar, Ginger, and Lemon Zest. Add the melted butter to the mixture and combine until it has a crumbly consistency. 
3. Save 1/2 cup of the crumble mixture for the top. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 8x8 pan lined with parchement paper. 
4. Roll 1 cup of strawberries in cornflour and spread them evenly over the base. 
5. Sprinkle lemon juice over top the the berries. 
6. Add the rest of the Strawberries on top.
7. Add the crumble mixture on top of the Strawberries.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
9. Remove from the oven and add the glaze over the top.
10. Let cool, cut, and serve!

Enjoy!