
Berry Barley Flake Crumble Bars

Berry Barley Flake Crumble Bars
Ingredients
Crust & Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 stick
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup barley flakes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
Berry Layer
- 2 cups berries frozen or fresh
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil and spray.
Crust & Crumble Topping
- Mix together melted butter, flour, oats, and sugars until well combined, Mixture will be dry with some larger, well-formed crumble pieces.
- Set 1 heaping cup of mixture aside to be used as crumble topping later.
- Pour remaining mixture into prepared pan and pack to create a smooth, flat crust. Set aside.
Berry Layer
- In a large bowl add all ingredients and toss to combine.
- Evenly distribute berry mixture over crust in pan.
- Evenly sprinkle with the heaping cup crumble mixture.
Baking the Bars
- Bake for approximately 45-55 minute or until edges and center are set. If using frozen berries, baking time will be closer to 55 minutes. Monitor carefully to determine doneness.
- Set on a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before cutting or they will fall apart.