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Black Currant Crumble Bars

A buttery oat crust and crumble layered around a tart, jammy black currant filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups black currants fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment.
  2. Step 2: Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter, and salt until crumbly. Press half into the pan.
  3. Tip: Keep the butter cold for the best crumble texture.
  4. Step 3: Cook black currants with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thickened.
  5. Step 4: Spread the filling over the crust.
  6. Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture on top.
  7. Step 6: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until golden.
  8. Step 7: Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Let the bars cool completely before cutting for the cleanest squares.