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Jam Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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Deliciously chewy Jam Oatmeal Bars combine the wholesome goodness of rolled oats and a buttery oat base with a sweet layer of raspberry jam, making them a perfect homemade snack or dessert. These bars offer a delightful balance of textures with a golden crust and a fruity, jammy center, ideal for teatime or sharing with family and friends.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (150 g) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 1 cup (80 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking/bicarb soda

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 g) butter – melted
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) brown sugar
  • 3 tsp vanilla bean paste

Other

  • 1 cup raspberry jam (or jam of your choice)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the bars evenly.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inch) baking dish with non-stick baking paper, allowing some overhang on the sides to make removing the bars easier later.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, sea salt, and baking soda until combined uniformly.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt the butter and add it to another bowl. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla bean paste until combined thoroughly.
  5. Form Dough: Combine the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring well until you get a consistent dough.
  6. Press Base Layer: Reserve about 100 grams (approximately a firmly packed 1/2 cup) of the dough mixture for topping later. Press the remaining 3/4 of the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.
  7. Bake Base Layer: Bake the base layer for 10–12 minutes or until it turns a light golden brown.
  8. Add Jam Layer: Remove the base from the oven and immediately spread the raspberry jam evenly over the warm base layer.
  9. Add Crumble Topping: Crumble the reserved dough mixture with your fingers and sprinkle evenly over the jam layer to form the crumble topping.
  10. Bake Final Layer: Return the assembled bars to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the topping is cooked through and golden brown.
  11. Cool Bars: Remove the bars from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature on your bench.
  12. Chill Bars: Place the bars in the fridge and chill for another 30 minutes or until completely cool to help them set and hold together when sliced.
  13. Slice and Serve: Using the overhanging baking paper, lift the slice out of the tin and cut into squares. Serve and enjoy your jam oatmeal bars.

Notes

  • You can substitute the raspberry jam with any fruit jam of your choice for different flavors.
  • Using rolled oats gives the bars a chewier texture; quick oats can be used but will produce a softer texture.
  • Allow the bars to fully cool and chill before cutting to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/jam-oatmeal-bars-recipe/