Description

Raspberry bars are a buttery crumb crust layered with sweet-tart raspberry jam and topped with an oat-studded crumble. Perfect for afternoon tea, potlucks, or as a homemade treat. Easily made nut-free, gluten-free, or lower-sugar.

Ingredients

For the Crust and Topping:

– 2¾ cups flour (substitute gluten-free flour if needed)

– 2½ sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (substitute plant-based butter for vegan diets)

– 1 cup granulated sugar (substitute monk fruit or erythritol for low-sugar diets)

– ¼ cup brown sugar

– 1 egg

– 1 egg yolk

– 1 cup roasted unsalted pecans, finely chopped (substitute walnuts, almonds, or omit for nut-free diets)

– 1 tsp salt

For the Filling:

– 20 oz raspberry jam or preserves (about 2 cups)

For Added Texture:

– ⅔ cup rolled oats

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or create a parchment sling for easy removal.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugars, egg, egg yolk, pecans, and salt. Beat on low speed until crumbly. Reserve about 1½ cups of the mixture for the topping.
Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 14 minutes.
Add rolled oats to the reserved crumble mixture and use your fingers to work the oats into the crumble.
Remove the crust from the oven and spread raspberry jam evenly over the baked crust. Scatter the oat crumble evenly over the jam.
Return to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the jam is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Cool completely before slicing for neat bars, or serve warm with ice cream for a scoopable treat.

Notes

– Use high-quality jam: This ensures maximum flavor. Substitute fresh raspberries cooked down with sugar if preferred, but jam provides a consistent texture.

– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 days. Freeze portions for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving. Avoid leaving bars at room temperature for extended periods.

– Customizations: Swap raspberry jam with strawberry, blueberry, or apricot preserves for variety. Sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate on top for extra flair.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert / Bars
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American / Classic Desserts

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: ~250
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg