Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in chilled, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve one cup of the mixture for topping, then add rolled oats to the remaining mixture and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Par-bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, mix diced strawberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, jam, and vanilla extract for the filling.
- Spread the strawberry filling over the warm crust evenly.
- Crumble the reserved topping mixture over the strawberry layer and lightly press down.
- Bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until golden brown and filling bubbles slightly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours before slicing.
- Prepare an optional glaze and drizzle over bars before serving.
- Lift bars from the pan using parchment overhang, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
Consider using chilled butter for a better texture and par-bake the crust to prevent sogginess.
