Description
Delightfully sweet and buttery raspberry jam bars featuring a crispy oat crust and a generous layer of red raspberry preserves, perfect for a homemade treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Crust and Topping
- 1 1/2 cup Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- Nonstick Cooking Spray (as needed)
For the Filling
- 1 cup Smucker’s® Red Raspberry Preserves
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Coat a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, butter, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup brown sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for the crust.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed just until blended to form the dough.
- Prepare the Dough for Baking: Measure out 2 1/2 cups of dough and set it aside. Press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared pan to form the base crust. Bake this crust for 15 minutes to set the foundation layer.
- Add the Filling and Topping: Remove the pan from the oven and stir the 1 cup red raspberry preserves to loosen it. Spoon the preserves evenly over the baked crust. Crumble the reserved dough finely over the jam layer to cover thoroughly.
- Bake the Jam Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned and crisp. This creates a lovely golden finish on the bars.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve. Enjoy these delicious jam bars fresh or store for later indulgence.
Notes
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and helps remove the bars without sticking.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier creaming with the sugars but not melted.
- Old fashioned rolled oats provide a chewy texture and nutty flavor; quick oats may alter the texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for extended freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: jam bars, raspberry jam bars, oat crust bars, homemade dessert, baked jam bars, raspberry preserves dessert
