Description
Delightful jam oat bars showcase classic comfort with simple ingredients from Scotland’s rich baking tradition. Home bakers can craft these sweet treats quickly for satisfying afternoon snacks or casual dessert options.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (traditional oats)
- 1 1/2 cups flour (plain / all-purpose)
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Binding/Wet Ingredients:
- 125 grams (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1 large egg (55–60 grams / 2 ounces)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F and prepare a 20cm/8″ baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, allowing extra overhang for easy removal.
- Create the base mixture by combining melted butter with sugar, then incorporate the egg until well blended.
- Gradually fold in flour, oats, baking powder, and salt, mixing until a cohesive crumbly dough forms.
- Transfer approximately two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing it down evenly to create a compact base layer.
- Spread jam uniformly across the base, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the jam layer, creating a rustic crumble topping.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown color and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for about 2 hours.
- Once fully cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire baked dessert out of the pan.
- Slice into 16 neat squares, ensuring clean cuts with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture throughout the bars.
- Experiment with different jam flavors like raspberry, apricot, or mixed berry for unique taste variations.
- Press base mixture firmly and evenly to create a stable foundation that prevents crumbling when cutting.
- Reduce baking time by 5 minutes for softer, chewier bars or extend for crispier edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg