Description
Delight in these Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars featuring a buttery, crumbly oat base layered with sweet and tangy raspberry jam. Perfectly baked until golden and jammy, these bars offer a delicious combination of textures and flavors that make a great dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Base and Crumble
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling
- 1 (18-ounce) jar raspberry jam (Smucker's or your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray the parchment well with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating a rich, fluffy base.
- Add dry ingredients and combine: Stir in the vanilla extract followed by the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are fully incorporated, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl occasionally with a spatula.
- Form the base layer: Press approximately three-quarters of the oatmeal mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to create a firm base layer.
- Spread the jam layer: Evenly spread the raspberry jam over the oatmeal base, ensuring a smooth, consistent layer for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Add the crumble topping: Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the jam layer, distributing it evenly but gently so the jam can bubble up during baking.
- Bake to perfection: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the crumble topping is lightly golden brown and the raspberry jam is bubbling through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to set. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For easier removal, let the bars cool fully before slicing.
- You can substitute raspberry jam with any other berry or fruit jam to vary the flavor.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- If you prefer a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped nuts to the crumble mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American