Easiest Ever Raspberry Jam Bars
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Easiest Ever Raspberry Jam Bars
Description
The Easiest Ever Raspberry Jam Bars feature a simple oat cookie dough that serves as both the crust and the crumble topping. Melted unsalted butter and brown sugar are mixed with an egg, then combined with flour, rolled oats, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. The dough is pressed into a line pan, layered with raspberry jam, then topped with crumbled bits of the remaining dough. Baking until the top turns golden creates a slightly crisp exterior while maintaining a tender bite. The raspberry jam adds a fruity sweetness that balances the buttery oat base.
This recipe produces 16 bars that can be served as a snack or dessert. The bars should be cooled thoroughly before cutting, ensuring they hold their shape. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and brought to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Maintaining the crumble texture on top involves gently crumbling the reserved dough with fingers rather than pressing it down. Optional additions like chopped nuts can be mixed into the dough for extra texture. The recipe recommends a thorough cooling period and provides room for variations with jam flavors.
Ingredients
- 125g / 1 stick butter melted, unsalted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , tightly packed
- 1 egg 55-60g / 2 oz, large
- 1 1/2 cups flour (plain / all-purpose)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (traditional oats, not quick, instant or steel-cut)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup raspberry jam (or other flavour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan). Grease a 20cm/8" metal pan with butter then line with baking/parchment paper with overhang (so it can be lifted out once cooked).
- Oatmeal cookie base - Melt butter in a microwave proof bowl. Mix in sugar until lump free. Add egg then mix until incorporated. Then add flour, oats, baking powder and salt and mix until you can no longer see flour.
- Base - Spread 1 1/2 cups of the mixture in the prepared pan, and press in with your hands. Spread with jam (microwave to loosen, if needed), then use your hands to crumble the remaining mixture over the top (Note 3).
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the top is deep golden. Remove and allow to fully cool in the pan (~ 2 hours) before lifting out of the tin using the baking paper. (Speed things up: 30 min counter, 30 minute fridge)
- Cut into 16 squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use your fingers to crumble the reserved dough for the topping, avoiding pressing it down to keep a crumbly texture.
- Adding 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the oat mixture is an optional way to add crunch.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; bring to room temperature before eating.
- Cut into 16 squares after the bars have completely cooled to maintain shape.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 54g | |
| Calories | 216cal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.8g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7.2g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15.8g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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