United States Berry and Oat Crumble Squares

Shopping list

• 200 g Rolled oats

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• 150 g Plain flour

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• 120 g Soft light brown sugar

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• 150 g Dairy-free spread (melted)

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• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon

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• 350 g Mixed berries (fresh or frozen) — blueberries, raspberries, blackberries

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• 50 g Caster sugar

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• 1 tbsp Cornflour

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• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease and line a 20 cm square baking tin.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the rolled oats, plain flour, light brown sugar and ground cinnamon.

3. 3

   Pour in the melted dairy-free spread and stir until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the base of the prepared tin.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, toss the mixed berries with caster sugar, cornflour and lemon juice. Spread the berry mixture evenly over the oat base.

6. 6

   Scatter the remaining oat mixture over the berries in an even layer.

7. 7

   Bake for 35– 40 minutes until the top is golden and the berry filling is bubbling at the edges.

8. 8

   Allow to cool in the tin for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm or cold.