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Raspberry Bars with Oatmeal Crumble Topping
Raspberry Bars with Oatmeal Crumble Topping offer a balance of a firm, golden crust with a bright layer of raspberry preserves and a crunchy, textured oat-based crumble. The use of rolled oats adds chewiness and toasty flavor, while a blend of sugars keeps the topping nicely caramelized. These bars are ideal for serving as a snack, dessert, or sweet breakfast treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
474 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats don’t use quick cook or instant, they’re finer and behave like flour and will make mixture too dry
- pinch salt optional and to taste
- raspberry preserves with or without seeds, about 12 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- To a large, microwave-safe bowl add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
- Add the sugars, vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- Add the flour, oats, optional salt, and stir to combine. Mixture will have some larger, well-formed crumble pieces as well as some sandier, dryer bits.
- Set 1 heaping cup mixture aside to be sprinkled on later as crumble topping.
- Transfer remaining mixture to prepared pan, and using a spatula or your fingers, hard-pack the mixture to create an even, smooth, flat crust.
- Evenly spread the raspberry preserves over the crust making sure there’s complete coverage. Preserves should be about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick.
- Evenly sprinkle with the reserved heaping 1 cup crumble topping mixture. Before sprinkling, I squeeze the mixture in my palm to encourage bigger crumble pieces to form.
- Bake for about 30 to 32 minutes, or until edges are set and center has just set and is lightly golden browned. Place pan on a wire rack and allow bars to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Store bars airtight at room temperature for up to one week or freeze up to six months.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick or instant oats for proper crumble texture.
- Press the crust firmly in the pan to keep the base stable when cutting the bars.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.