Strawberry Oatmeal Squares
 
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Serves: 9 squares
Ingredients
  • 2½ cup large flake rolled oats
  • 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup cold salted butter, cubes
  • Filling:
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup lemon or orange juice
  • 4 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Filling:
  2. In medium saucepan, combine berries, granulated sugar and juice. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Meanwhile combine the cornstarch with 2 tsp of water in a small bowl. Once the berries are boiling add the cornstarch mixture and continuing stirring until thickened - only about 1 minute.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  5. In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, zest and butter. Mix on low speed until a crumbly mixture forms and the butter is incorporated.
  6. Place ⅔ of the mixture in the baking pan and press firmly into a layer with a fork.
  7. Spread the strawberry filling on top, then sprinkle the remaining oatmeal mixture on top pressing in lightly.
  8. Bake 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  9. Let cool at least 20 minutes before cutting.
Recipe by Chateau Elma at https://www.chateauelma.com/strawberry-oatmeal-squares