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Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars Recipe

Delight in these Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars, a perfect blend of chewy oats and tangy raspberry filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Topping
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats avoid quick oats
  • a pinch salt optional
For the Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves can substitute with other fruit preserves

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil or grease it.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute until completely smooth.
  3. Combine melted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup light brown sugar; whisk in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until glossy.
  4. Sift in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of rolled oats, and a pinch of salt, mixing until just combined; reserve 1 heaping cup for topping.
  5. Press remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly, aiming for a ¼-inch layer.
  6. Spread 1 cup of raspberry preserves over the pressed oat mixture in an even layer.
  7. Sprinkle reserved crumble mixture evenly over the raspberry preserves, pressing gently to ensure it adheres.
  8. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until edges are set and center is lightly golden.
  9. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or alongside coffee for a delightful snack. These bars can accommodate different fruit preserves to diversify flavors.

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