Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Raspberry Bars with Oatmeal Crumble Topping, a treat that combines the sweetness of raspberry preserves with a crunchy oatmeal topping. Perfect for any occasion—be it an afternoon snack, picnic, or dessert after dinner—these bars are easy to prepare in under 10 minutes. The combination of chewy oats and tangy raspberry filling creates an irresistible dessert that is sure to impress family and friends. Customize them by swapping raspberry preserves for your favorite fruit varieties, making each batch uniquely yours. Enjoy these delicious bars warm or chilled, and elevate your dessert game with this simple yet satisfying recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats
- Pinch salt (optional)
- About 12 ounces raspberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in about one minute.
- Combine melted butter with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract; whisk until well combined.
- Mix in flour, oats, and optional salt until just combined—some larger crumbles will form.
- Reserve one heaping cup of the mixture for topping and firmly press the rest into the prepared pan as the base layer.
- Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle reserved crumble mixture on top, squeezing some to create larger pieces if desired.
- Bake for 30 to 32 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg