Jam Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 call-purpose/plain flour
see note 1
- 1 cold-fashioned rolled oats
see note 2
- ½ tspsea salt
- ½ tspbaking/bicarb soda
- ½ cbutter - melted
- ⅓ cbrown sugar
- 3 tspvanilla extract
- 1 craspberry jam - or jam of your choice
see note 3
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175 Degrees C (350F).
- 2
Line a 20 x 20cm (8 x 8 inch) baking dish with non-stick baking paper. (Allow an overhang with the baking paper - it makes it easier when removing the slice!)
- 3
In a medium-sized bowl, add the flour, rolled oats, salt and baking soda. Mix well.
- 4
Melt your butter. Add this to another bowl, and combine with the vanilla and brown sugar.
- 5
Combine the contents of both bowls, and mix well.
- 6
Firmly press about 3/4 of the mixture into the tin. (You'll need to reserve about 100 g/a firmly packed 1/2 cup of the mixture).Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a light golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven, and immediately spread over your jam. Crumble the remaining mixture, using your fingers, over the top of the jam.
- 8
Return to the oven, and bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until the topping is cooked through and a light golden brown.
- 9
Remove the bars from the oven, and allow them to cool for 30 minutes on your bench.
- 10
Put the slice in the fridge, and chill for a further 30 minutes or until completely cool. Cutting the bars while too warm will cause them to fall apart. Remove the slice from the tin, and cut the slice into squares.
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About this Recipe
Craving a delightful sweet treat that's both comforting and incredibly easy to make? These Jam Oatmeal Bars are about to become your new favorite. Perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth, they offer a wonderful combination of textures and flavors.
Why These Jam Oatmeal Bars Are So Special
What makes these Jam Oatmeal Bars truly shine is their effortless simplicity combined with irresistible results. You'll love the distinct layers: a perfectly crisp yet chewy base made with old-fashioned rolled oats, a vibrant and sweet jam center, and a delightful, buttery crumble topping. The use of melted butter in the base and topping contributes to their tender crumb and makes preparation wonderfully straightforward, skipping the need for creaming.
When you bite into one of these delicious bars, expect a satisfying blend of textures. The oatmeal base provides a pleasant chewiness, contrasting beautifully with the luscious, fruit-forward jam layer. The crumble topping adds a delicate crispness, bringing it all together in a harmonious bite. These bars are described as a "crowd-pleaser" for good reason—they strike a perfect balance of sweetness and hearty oat flavor, making them ideal for any occasion. They are designed for ease, promising a truly simple baking experience.
Customization & Serving
One of the best parts of these Jam Oatmeal Bars is how easily you can customize them to your taste. While raspberry jam is a classic choice, feel free to use any jam of your choice—strawberry, apricot, or even a mixed berry blend would be absolutely delicious. For the flour, you can experiment with different types if you're looking for subtle flavor variations, as long as they perform similarly to all-purpose. You could also try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the crumble for an extra layer of warmth.
These versatile bars are a superb choice for Afternoon Tea, a casual dessert, or simply a comforting snack with your morning coffee. They present beautifully on a platter, ready to share with friends and family, or to savor on your own.