Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
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4.5
Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
Description
Blueberry Oatmeal Bars bring together a base of rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and baking soda cut with cold butter to create a coarse crumb. Half the mixture is pressed firmly into the bottom of a baking pan to form the crust. A generous layer of blueberry pie filling or jam is spread over the crust, and the reserved crumb topping is sprinkled over, pressed lightly to cover. Baking at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes produces a golden brown crust and topping with a soft, fruity center. The bars need to cool completely before cutting to allow the filling to set.
The result is a bar with a chewy oat texture and sweet blueberry flavor. Using pie filling yields a softer, almost cobbler-like consistency, while jam results in a firmer bar. These bars are suitable for serving as a casual dessert or snack and pair well with coffee or tea.
You can customize these bars by choosing different fruit fillings or jams. If using a whole can of pie filling, expect a more tender and juicy interior. Letting the bars cool fully before slicing helps achieve clean cuts without the filling spilling out.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats quick-cooking
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup butter cut into cubes, cold
- 21 ounces blueberry pie filling or 10 ounces jam*
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in the cold butter cubes until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the flour mixture and set aside for the topping.
- Spray a 9x9 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Press remaining flour mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread the pie filling or jam on top of the flour.
- Sprinkle with reserved flour mixture.
- Press the topping gently into the jam with the palms of your hands.
- Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely, then cut and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute the blueberry pie filling with other fruit jams to vary flavor and texture.
- Using the whole 21 ounces of pie filling yields a softer, cobbler-like bar, while using jam makes the bars firmer and easier to cut.
- Be sure to let the bars cool completely before slicing to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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