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Cozy Huckleberry Crumble Bars

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These cozy huckleberry crumble bars feature a buttery oat streusel topping and a tart, juicy huckleberry filling, perfect for a comforting homemade treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 3 cups (450g) fresh or frozen huckleberries (or wild blueberries as substitute)
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan lightly or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits, about 5 minutes. Do not overmix.
  4. Press about two-thirds of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even layer about 1/2-inch thick.
  5. Bake this crust for 12-15 minutes until it just starts to turn golden.
  6. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine huckleberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir gently to coat the berries without mashing them.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven and carefully spread the berry filling evenly over the warm crust.
  8. Crumble the remaining streusel mixture evenly over the berry layer, covering it completely but do not press down.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges. Tent with foil halfway through baking if topping browns too fast.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack for 1-2 hours to let the filling set.
  11. Slice into squares using a sharp knife, wiping the knife between slices for clean cuts.

Notes

Keep the butter cold for best streusel texture. Do not overmix the filling to avoid runny texture. Bake the crust first to prevent sogginess. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Cool bars completely before slicing to set filling. Bars can be chilled for 30 minutes after cooling to speed up setting.

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Keywords: huckleberry crumble bars, oat streusel bars, easy homemade bars, berry crumble bars, cozy dessert, quick dessert, gluten-free option, vegan option

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