I know I’ve posted recipes before and babbled on about “how in love” I am with a cookie or cake or whatever it might be. So I apologize that I am about to do it again, buuuuut you guys! These Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are out of this world! I’m talking crazy good! Like can’t stop eating them, hide the pan from me good. I am head over heels in love with them, really I am. I made them last week to take to a bridal shower and they got rave reviews. None of my boys or my husband got to taste them so, duh, I had to make them again. My husband got home from work and tried one, and then another one, and another one . . .honestly, he couldn’t stop eating them.
The combination of the buttery oatmeal crust/crumbles and the raspberry jam is amazing. The crust is slightly crispy, while the jam and crumble topping are soft and slightly chewy. I really wish you could reach through your computer screen and grab one of these.
Yeah, that diet that you may be on because it’s a new year, you might just want to start it another day.
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned whole-rolled oats (don't use quick cook or instant)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 heaping cup of raspberry preserves (Seeded or seedless will work)
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Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8-inch square pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl add the butter and cook until melted, about 1 minute.
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Whisk in the sugars and vanilla.
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Add the flour, oats, optional salt, and stir to combine.
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Set aside 1 heaping cup of the oatmeal mixture.
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Press remaining mixture into prepared pan. Evenly spread the raspberry preserves over the crust making sure you cover the entire crust. ( jam should be about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick).
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Evenly sprinkle with the reserved heaping 1 cup crumble topping mixture. (For bigger chunks, squeeze some of the mixture in your hand).
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Bake for about 30 minutes or until edges are set and center has just set and is lightly golden browned.
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Place pan on a wire rack and allow bars to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Recipe Source: Averie Cooks
I linked up at Buns in My Oven
YUM!! I can see why you are in love with these! These look relish!! I can’t wait to try them!
Loved these….As did my family and friends! I did make these with whole wheat pastry flour and it was delicious!
So good!!! I made them with spiced peach preserves. Thank you for sharing! ~ginger
Thanks Ginger! I bet they were delicious with peach!
Why can’t you use quick oatmeal?
Hi DiAnne, quick/instant oats are finer and behave like flour and can make the mixture too dry. If all you have is quick oats, you could use them but I would cut back a little bit on the flour by maybe a couple tablespoons.
I read this post yesterday and am still thinking about it! I think you should enter this on Instagram BonneMaman bakeoff give-a-way. #bonnemamanbakeoff
Hi Cynthia! Thanks for the suggestion, I didn’t even know about it.
Just wondering if you can freeze these? Thanks!
Hi Kathie! I’ve never frozen these, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. I would probably put them in a freezer ziploc bag and seal it up and then put them in a tupperware container of some sort.
Can you use steel cut oats?
I’ve never used steel cut oats so I’m not sure if they would work. I’m sure you could google it and find out. I’m guessing if you can replace them, there are some adjustments that would need to be made. Let me know if you give it a try.
How should I adjust the recipe if I’m using fresh fruit? Thanks!
Could you use fresh fruit?
Hi Alyssa, I’ve never made these with fresh fruit, so I’m not sure how they would turn out. Fresh fruit isn’t as sweet as jam, so the bars definitely won’t be as sweet.
These are delicious and so easy. This is one of my go to recipes since I always have all the ingredients in my pantry. I’ve made them with apricot preserves and they also are delicious!
Hi Cheryl! I’m so happy to hear you love these bars. Thank you for letting me know. Apricot would be delicious, I’m definitely going to have to give that a try. Take care.
I pinned this recipe a while ago, I don’t know why I waited so long to make them! They are so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing this !
Hi Michelle! I’m so guilty of pinning recipes and then waiting so long to make them and then wishing I wouldn’t have! I’m so happy you love these. I agree, they’re easy and so delicious. Thanks for letting me know.
I made them with apricot preserves. I used 1/2 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp almond extract. They took around 28 min to bake. These were good and super easy to make.
Oh that sounds delicious! I love anything with almond extract added. I’ll have to give that a try. Thanks!
Are these vegan?
Has anyone tried using apple butter in these bars?? I wonder if you can??