Description
These tender, buttery crumb bars balance sweet and tart flavors with layers of oat-based crust, vibrant raspberry jam, and a crumbly oat topping. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a cozy pick-up.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour (base)
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats (base)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar (base)
1/4 teaspoon salt (base)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (base)
1 cup all-purpose flour (topping)
1 cup old-fashioned oats (topping)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar (topping)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (topping)
1 cup raspberry jam (filling)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper
In a bowl, combine base flour, oats, sugar, and salt
Mix in softened butter until crumbly
Press half the mixture into the pan and spread with jam
Sprinkle remaining base mixture over jam
Mix topping ingredients and sprinkle over bars
Bake 25-30 minutes until golden
Cool completely before cutting into bars
Notes
Use fresh or store-bought raspberry jam
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Replace all-purpose flour in topping with coconut flour for gluten-free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg