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Tuesday
Apr062010

Oatmeal Raspberry Bars

I first had these luscious treats at my friend Lisa’s house last summer.  They were unbelievably bakery fresh-tasting so I was thrilled when she told me they were homemade.  She shared the recipe with me and now, I am sharing it with you.

These are simple to make with supplies you probably have on hand (except perhaps the raspberry jam).  Today I made the crumb portion by hand (literally) but would like to try it in a food processor next time.  There is nothing tricky about the process but here are a few thoughts I will throw out there:

  • If you use unsalted butter increase the salt (to at least ¼ teaspoon).  The crust should have a slightly salty taste.
  • Don’t skip the part about lining the pan with parchment/foil.  This step makes it SO much easier to remove the bars from the pan before cutting.
  • I like to use Polaner Fruit Spread (seedless raspberry) instead of traditional jam.  This makes for a less sweet bar which I prefer.  For those with sweet teeth, use regular jam and, if you want to gild the lily, drizzle the cooled bars with melted white chocolate.
  • You can double the ingredients and bake in a 9”x13” baking pan.

These bars don’t photograph very well but they sure taste great.  Enjoy!

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Reader Comments (2)

Great recipe. I also love how you framed the ingredients and directions. That's a nice looking element and an extra touch.

Glad your blogging efforts are working out nicely. Enjoy your day.

Those sound delicious!!!

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