Description
Delicious pineapple crumble bars with a crunchy top and a soft, tropical filling, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it.
- Prepare the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended, creating a dry mixture.
- Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes crumbly yet cohesive, resembling wet sand.
- Press the crust: Take half of the crumb mixture and firmly press it into the bottom of your prepared baking dish to form a solid crust.
- Mix the filling: In a separate bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple with cornstarch. Mix until the pineapple is evenly coated, helping it set during baking.
- Layer the filling: Gently pour the pineapple mixture over the prepared crust, evenly spreading it out.
- Top with remaining crumble: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture generously over the pineapple filling, creating an elegant topping.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and has a delightful aroma.
- Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for about a week. For longer storage, freeze the bars for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg