Love how the same mixture is used for the base and crumbly topping.
Handy and fast to make!
Easy raspberry jam oat bars
These are deliciously buttery crumble bars that are perfect for any occasion.
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And youll especially love how quick these are to get in the oven!
Ive made it the standard way, and my way, and the difference is barely discernible.
So my easier way it is!
Strawberry, blueberry, marmalade, apricot!
Jam As noted above, any flavour jam you want can be used!
Rolled oats Not quick oats or steel-cut oats.
Just plain traditional oats.
Flour Just plain / all purpose flour.
Wholemeal / wholewheat flour will work too.
I havent tried with gluten-free flour or almond meal (ground almonds).
No need to bring to room temperature as we will melt it.
Sugar Brown sugar adds lovely caramel-y flavour to the base.
However, if youre out, white sugar can be substituted.
Egg A large one, from a carton labelled with the size large.
Industry standard is 55 60g / 2 oz each.
Baking powder Just 1/2 teaspoons adds a bit of lift.
It doesnt make the biscuit base cake, it just prevents it from baking into a concrete block.
Salt Just a pinch, to bring out the other flavours.
It doesnt make it salty.
The making part quick & easy!
One oats biscuit mixture is used for the base and the crumbly topping.
Oat cookie mixture Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave.
Mix in sugar, then egg, then the flour, oats, baking powder and salt.
Spread 1 1/2 cups of the oat mixture across the base.
I partially spread it out using a wooden spoon, semi cutting / pressing the clumps.
Then I finish it with my hands.
Press the base in firmlyand make the surface reasonably smooth.
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Were making a rustic dish here, so no need to go to town on an ultra smooth surface.
Spread jamacross the surface.
Crumbleremaining oat mixture across the surface using your fingers.
Bakefor 30 minutes at 200C/400F (180C fan-forced) or until the surface is golden.
Cool in the pan before lifting out using the overhang paper and cutting into 16 squares.
TIPto speed up the cooling: cool 30 minutes on the counter, 30 minutes in fridge.
These really might be one of the fastest bars ever to make.
Well, the5 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Barsare a hot contender for the Worlds Speediest Bars too.
Tuck them into lunch boxes.
Take them to book club.
Serve them for afternoon tea.
Nagi x
PS Those caramelised bits along the edges are the BEST.
Like a chewy candy.
Ill fight you for them!
Updated March 2023 with a recipe video, sparkling new photos and much needed clean up of the writing.
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