Blackberry, Sage, and Apple Oat Crumble Bars
Delicious oat crumble bars filled with juicy blackberries and sweet apples, enhanced by fresh sage.
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats for a chewy texture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour creating the perfect base
- 0.5 cup brown sugar for depth of sweetness
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder helping it rise
- 0.25 teaspoons salt enhancing overall flavor
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted adding richness
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for warmth
For the filling
- 2 cups blackberries deliciously tart
- 2 pieces apples, peeled, cored, and diced sweet and succulent
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar to sweeten the filling
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped herbaceous and fragrant
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice for brightness
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch to thicken the filling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Press 2/3 of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Cooking
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, diced apples, granulated sugar, chopped sage, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and the mixture thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the blackberry, sage, and apple filling over the oat crust, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the filling, creating a crumbly topping.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish before cutting into squares.
Notes
For optimal results, add more sugar for a sweeter bar or swap sage for thyme. Enhance with nuts or spices like cinnamon.