Fruit Preserve Bars
Indulge in the ultimate balance of sweet, buttery, and fruity goodness with these irresistible Fruit Preserve Bars. Made with a simple yet wholesome blend of rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar, these crumbly bars feature a luscious layer of your favorite fruit preserves—whether it’s raspberry, strawberry, or apricot—nestled between a golden crust and streusel-like topping. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, this easy dessert is perfect for a crowd-pleasing treat or a grab-and-go snack. These versatile bars are not only delicious but also customizable to your flavor preferences, making them your go-to recipe for satisfying sweet cravings. Perfectly portable and made with pantry basics, these Fruit Preserve Bars are a dessert staple you'll want to bake again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Rolled oats
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Fruit preserves (any flavor, such as raspberry, strawberry, or apricot)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.
Pour the melted unsalted butter and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moist.
Set aside about 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture for topping. Press the remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Spread the fruit preserves in an even layer over the crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the fruit preserves to create the topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit preserves are bubbly.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into 12 squares or rectangles and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 448.5 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 269.6 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1123 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4896 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1184.6 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 411.1 g | ||
| Protein | 135.7 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 51.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2951 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
