Description
These buttery oatmeal bars have a crumbly oat crust, a rich raspberry jam center, and a golden crumble topping. Balanced between indulgent and wholesome, they make the perfect snack, brunch treat, or rustic dessert. A bakery-style result using everyday ingredients and a press-and-crumble method that ensures both texture and structure.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup raspberry preserves (or preferred fruit preserves)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture forms a moist, crumbly dough.
4. Press about two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form an even crust.
5. Spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top without pressing it down.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the jam is bubbling slightly at the edges.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
Use old-fashioned oats for texture; quick oats can make the bars dense.
Don’t overfill with jam—thicker preserves work better than jelly.
Cool bars fully before cutting to help them hold their shape cleanly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: oatmeal bars, raspberry bars, crumble bars