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Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars recipe | TeenieCakes.com

These are tasty, quick to make little treats that give a sense of wholesomeness with the use of strawberry jam/preserves and old-fashioned oats. Easily substitute your favorite jam variety for the filling!

Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars recipe | TeenieCakes.com

Nothing could be easier and have this kind of tasty result like these Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars. The mixture you quickly whip together for the bottom crust, is the same crumbly goodness adorning the top. I’m using strawberry jam layered and sandwiched between the crust mixture, but you can enjoy these bars with your favorite flavor(s).

As Hubbs took his first bite, I heard him say under this breath “Oh…wow!” I think he liked it!

Teenie Notes

  • Easily substitute any other jam or preserve you have on hand.
  • Used both whole wheat AND all-purpose flour.
  • Work with cold butter, but allow to slightly softened for better ease of working with it.
  • When adding the jam layer on the crust, remember to avoid at least 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch of the edge when spreading out the jam. The jam will stick to the edges when it bakes, making it difficult to remove the edge from the pan without breaking it.
  • Recipe can be easily doubled. Use a larger sized baking pan.

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Strawberry Jam Oatmeal Bars

Makes 9 cookie bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), cubed

3/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch pan with foil OR parchment paper and size so that there is an overhang. Lightly spritz with nonstick cooking spray.

Mix the sugar, flours, baking soda, salt and oats in a medium-sized bowl. With a fork or pastry blender, cut in the chilled, cubed butter and work until crumbly. Measure out 2 1/4 cups of the mixture and firmly, but evenly press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.

Spread jam on top of crust avoiding at least 1/4 to 1/2-inch of the edge of the crust/pan. Sprinkle remainder of mixture over the jam and gently press into the jam layer.

Bake for about 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Allow to completely cool before cutting into 9 even bars.

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    • Cristina says

      They are irresistible, Liz! The oats give the feeling of breakfast bars..but they’re tasty for any time of the day (tea and or snack-time). 😉

  4. jean says

    I adore all bars but those made with berry flavors are always at the top of the list. Love the simplicity of this recipe and how it seems to have just the right amount of butter and sugar. Now I have to make these soon!

    • Cristina says

      Hey Jean!! You’re gonna L.U.V. these bars if you try ’em and it’s something that can be tweaked so easily just by the filling used. 😉

  5. Patty says

    Lovely photos!! I can’t resist a bar cookie with strawberry jam and a crumbly oatmeal topping…I’m also thinking I may need a cute little cake (or cookie) stand like the one you’ve used here 😉

    • Cristina says

      Thank you, Patty…doesn’t that little cupcake stand do wonders (love ’em). How easy are these bars with the jam in between. This is like a cookie, coffee cake, crumble & crisp all rolled into one! 🙂

  7. redkathy says

    Easy, oatmeal, and fruit too… These bars have my name all over them!! Can’t wait to try them.
    Hope all is well with you and yours.

    • Cristina says

      Thanks, GG!! Jam in cookies adds a kinda of complexity to an otherwise normal cookie without any complication (for the baker) at all. What else to use jam for…. 🙂

  9. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    These bars look so good! I actually took pictures of my very first bars yesterday and I used a tiny cake stand just like yours! I struggle a bit because I didn’t know where to put the cake stand…but here you are, your picture of the bars (and cake stand) are so perfect! Next time I’ll do better… haha! Thanks for sharing delicious recipe!

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