2lbsstrawberries (about 2 1/2 quarts)washed, hulled and quartered
¼cupgranulated sugar
1tbsplemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest
1tbspall-purpose flour
1tbsp cornstarch
1tspfresh thyme (optional)minced
Instructions
Add all of the dry ingredients to a large bowl and use a pastry cutter to break up the butter. Then using your hands to blend the butter into the dry mixture to create an oatmeal like texture that is even throughout.
Line a 9" x 13" baking dish with parchement paper. and spread half of the oatmeal mixture out over the bottom. Press down to form a solid base making sure that the corners and edges are right to avoid crumbling when you cut and remove them.
In a large bowl add all of the ingredients for the strawberry filling and mix well to ensure the sugar, flour and cornstarch have the opportunity to coat all fo the strawberries.
Pour the strawberry mixture evenly out over top of the crust.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over top of the strawberries and press down lighty to ensure they don't roll off after baking.
Bake at 375 F for 45-55 minutes or unil the crumb topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack to let cool for about an hour before cutting and serving.
Notes
Store for up to 5 days in a tightly sealed container on the counter or in the fridge.Freeze in a freezer container for up to 3 months.