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19/03/2020 - 08:10 PM

Strawberry Oatmeal Jam Bars

Swanky Recipes

Notes

I didn't use the optional chopped pecans and the bars still tasted great!
The original recipe called for Smucker's Fruit & Honey Strawberry Fruit Spread, but since I couldn't find that in the store, I used regular strawberry jam, and it worked perfectly.

These Strawberry Oatmeal Jam Bars Are So Buttery and Crumbly

Ingredients

  1. 1 3/4 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
    1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
    1 cup packed light brown sugar
    1 teaspoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1 jar of strawberry jam
    pinch of cinnamon - optional
    1/4 cup chopped pecans - optional

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9 pan with butter; set aside.
  • Slice cold butter into little pieces; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, and old-fashioned oats.
  • Add chopped pecans and cinnamon if using. Whisk together until combined.
  • Add sliced butter.
  • Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, turn on low, and allow mixture to crumb together. Don't over mix the batter, you want the mixture to be crumbly.
  • Spread just enough mixture on the bottom to cover it and gently press it in.
  • Spread the jam onto crust then gently press remaining oat topping over the jam.
  • Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.co.uk/food/strawberry-oatmeal-jam-bars-recipe-47325328