Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet strawberry jam sandwiched between layers of buttery oat crumble with these irresistible Strawberry Oatmeal Jam Bars. Perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Crumble:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups strawberry jam or preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into butter mixture.
- Form Crust: Press two-thirds of mixture into pan for crust.
- Add Filling: Spread jam over crust, then top with remaining oat mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Experiment with different jam flavors for variety.
- Add nuts for extra crunch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
