Description
Sweet raspberry oatmeal crumble bars showcase summer’s bounty with layers of tangy fruit and buttery oat crust. Crumbly textures and rich flavors promise delightful moments of pure culinary pleasure for those who savor homemade desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (236 ml) raspberry preserves (seeded or seedless)
- ½ cup (113 g/1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan thoroughly with nonstick spray to facilitate easy removal.
- Butter Fusion: Melt butter in the microwave until smooth, then whisk in granulated and brown sugars along with vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Dough Formation: Blend flour, oats, and salt into the butter mixture, creating a uniform dough. Carefully segregate roughly one cup of the mixture for the crumble topping.
- Base Layer: Press the remaining dough evenly across the pan’s bottom, establishing a solid foundation for the bars.
- Fruit Spread: Meticulously distribute raspberry preserves across the entire surface, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Crumble Topping: Sprinkle the reserved oatmeal mixture over the raspberry layer, pinching small portions to generate rustic, textured clusters.
- Baking Process: Slide the pan into a preheated 350°F oven, baking for approximately 30 minutes until edges turn firm and the center achieves a delicate golden complexion.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely on a rack for at least two hours before slicing into delectable portions.
Notes
- Butter Melting Technique: Microwave butter in 15-second intervals, stirring between each to prevent overheating and ensure smooth, even melting.
- Crumble Texture Tip: Pinch reserved oatmeal mixture with fingertips to create irregular, crunchy clusters that add delightful textural contrast.
- Preserve Selection Wisdom: Choose high-quality, seedless raspberry preserves for a smoother, more refined filling that spreads evenly.
- Cooling Crucial Step: Allow bars to cool completely for at least 2 hours, enabling them to set properly and develop a firm, sliceable consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg