Raspberry Jam Bars
These jam bars are a fun and easy dessert that take little time to make. You can make this your own with different flavors of jam, too. This is always a hit with everyone who tries one.
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Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Butter the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8 pan.
- Add oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, and nutmeg to a bowl and stir.3/4 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 cups oats, 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Cut butter into pieces, then add it to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter to cut it in until you have pea size pieces.3/4 cup unsalted butter
- Pour half the mixture into the bowl, and press firmly to the bottom.
- Gently heat the jam in the microwave to loosen it a bit so it spreads more easily. Place jam atop the crust and spread to an inch from the edge.1 cup raspberry jam
- Add the remainder of your topping into the pan and very lightly press it into place.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until it turns golden.
- Let it cool for at least 4 hours before you cut it into squares. Store in a tightly sealed container on the counter for up to four days.
Notes
- You can make this with your favorite jam or preserve, and switching up flavors keeps this interesting.
- You can also put more of the crust on the bottom and less on top if you prefer so you can see a bit of the jam, but this is designed to hide the jam to ensure it's easy to pick up to eat.
- For more tips and hints, be sure to read the full article.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g
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