Berry Squares Recipe

Name: Berry Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted; 3 cups raspberries or blueberries (3/4 pound); 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 sticks (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
3 cups raspberries or blueberries (3/4 pound)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line a 9-inch square metal baking pan with a 12-inch-long sheet of foil, pressing it into bottom and up sides.
3
Butter foil.
4
Blend together oats, flour, brown sugar, zest, baking soda, and salt with your fingertips until well combined.
5
Stir in butter.
6
Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture for topping; transfer remainder to baking pan, pressing it firmly in bottom to form an even layer.
7
Bake in middle of oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
8
Stir together berries, sugar, juice, and ornstarch in a small saucepan, then bring to a boil over moderate heat.
9
Cook, stirring, until thick and no longer cloudy, about 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
10
Spoon filling onto oat base, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edge.
11
Crumble reserved oat mixture on top.
12
Bake in middle of oven until golden and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
13
Cool completely in pan on a rack.
14
Holding 2 ends of foil, lift from pan and put on a cutting board.
15
Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh orange zest, and more.

Yes, Berry Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Berry Squares

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