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Easiest Ever Raspberry Jam Bars

Recipe video above. The charm of a crumble pie but in convenient hand-held form, Raspberry Jam Oat Bars have a buttery oatmeal base, a layer of jam, then topped with a crumble. Love how the same mixture is used for the base and crumbly topping. Handy - and fast to make!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Coolling
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 125g / 1 stick unsalted butter , melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , tightly packed
  • 1 large egg (55-60g / 2 oz)
  • 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

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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  4. 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)
  5. Cut into 16 squares. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Crumble topping - The mixture will be a bit clumped together so use your fingers to crumble it onto the top. 
  • Optional extra: 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the biscuit mixture.
  • Store in an airtight container for 5 days in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before eating!
  • Nutrition per slice, assuming 16 slices. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% 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.