Triple Berry Crumble Bars

why make this recipe

Triple Berry Crumble Bars are easy and tasty. They mix sweet strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with a crunchy oat crumble. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and makes a dessert you can share. If you love strawberry treats, the amazing strawberry cake guide can give more ideas for berry desserts.

introduction

These bars have a soft berry filling and a crunchy top. They are good for picnics, snacks, or a simple dessert. The recipe uses fresh berries and a quick crumble that you press into a pan. You do not need special tools. For a cool drink to pair with the bars, try the blue raspberry lemonade recipe while the bars bake.

how to make Triple Berry Crumble Bars

Make the crust and crumble, make the filling, then bake. Work fast with cold butter to get a crumbly texture. Press half the crumb mix into the pan for the base, spread the berry filling, then sprinkle the rest on top. If you want a drink to serve with the bars, you can also follow the blue raspberry lemonade for a bright pairing.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions :

Baking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, cinnamon, and half of the sugar (about 0.375 cup).
3. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mix looks like coarse crumbs.
4. Press about half of this crumb mix into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
5. In another bowl, gently toss strawberries, blueberries, raspberries with the remaining sugar.
6. Spread the berry mix evenly over the pressed crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mix over the berries.
8. Bake 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and berries are bubbling.
9. Let cool completely, then lift from pan and cut into bars.

how to serve Triple Berry Crumble Bars

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. The bars pair well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. They also go nicely with a cold lemonade or iced tea.

how to store Triple Berry Crumble Bars

Cool bars fully before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze bars for up to 2 months; wrap each bar in plastic and put in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before serving.

tips to make Triple Berry Crumble Bars

• Use cold butter for a better crumble texture.
• Press the bottom layer firmly so the filling does not seep through.
• Let the bars cool fully to set before cutting.
• Taste the berries first; if they are very tart, add a little more sugar.

variation (if any)

• Use frozen berries if fresh are not available; thaw and drain excess liquid.
• Add chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) to the crumble for extra crunch.
• Stir 1 tsp lemon zest into the filling for extra brightness.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen berries?
A: Yes. Thaw them and drain extra juice before using so the bars are not too wet.

Q: How long do these bars last at room temperature?
A: They should be kept at room temperature only for a few hours. For longer storage, refrigerate.

Q: Can I make these gluten-free?
A: Yes. Replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Q: Do I need to peel the strawberries?
A: No. Just hull and slice them; no peeling needed.

Q: Can I reduce sugar?
A: You can reduce sugar a little, but berries may be tart. Taste and adjust before baking.

Ellie

Triple Berry Crumble Bars

These easy and delicious Triple Berry Crumble Bars feature a sweet filling of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries topped with a crunchy oat crumble, perfect for sharing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 16 bars

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Crust and Crumble

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Use cold butter for better crumb texture.
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar, divided Approximately half for the crumble and half for the berry filling.

For the Berry Filling

• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced No peeling needed, just hull and slice.
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh raspberries

Method

 

Baking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, cinnamon, and half of the sugar (about 0.375 cup).
3. Cut in the cold, cubed butter with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press about half of this crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
5. In another bowl, gently toss strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries with the remaining sugar.
6. Spread the berry mixture evenly over the pressed crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the berries.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and the berries are bubbling.
9. Let cool completely, then lift from the pan and cut into bars.

Notes

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. The bars pair well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.