Description
Indulge in these delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Jam Bars that perfectly balance the sweetness of strawberry jam with a buttery oat crumble. These bars are a delightful treat for any occasion, whether it’s a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Crust and Topping:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1 1/4 cups strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter mixture and combine until crumbly.
- Layer the bars: Press two-thirds of the mixture into the pan, spread jam over the crust, and crumble the remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Experiment with different jams like raspberry or blueberry.
- Add nuts for extra crunch by mixing in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
