Tasty Fruit Bars

Packed with a delightful mix of buttery crumble and sweet fruit filling, these Tasty Fruit Bars are the perfect homemade snack or dessert the whole family will love. Featuring a crumbly, golden-baked base made with all-purpose flour, chilled butter, and a hint of vanilla, these bars are layered with your favorite fruit jam or preserves for a burst of fruity flavor in every bite. The topping combines rolled oats and brown sugar for an irresistibly crisp finish. Ready in just under an hour, these easy-to-make fruit bars are ideal for quick baking, offering a balance of soft and crunchy textures. Perfect for lunchboxes, picnics, or pairing with an afternoon coffee, this recipe will quickly become a go-to treat. Serve them fresh or store in an airtight container to enjoy throughout the week!

Nutriscore Rating: 39/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup fruit jam or preserves (your choice of flavor)
• 0.5 cups rolled oats
• 0.33 cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.

Step 3

Add the chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract to the mixture, ensuring the dough begins to gather.

Step 5

Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish, forming a smooth, even layer for the base.

Step 6

Spread your choice of fruit jam or preserves evenly over the crust layer, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 7

To the remaining crumb mixture, add the oats and brown sugar. Mix until combined.

Step 8

Crumble the oat mixture evenly over the jam layer, leaving some areas exposed for a marbled look.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges start to bubble slightly.

Step 10

Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Step 11

Slice into 12 even bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	929.3 grams (929.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3972

Total Fat 197.10g	253%
Saturated Fat 122.40g	612%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 517mg	172%
Sodium 931mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 531.30g	193%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 284.30g
Protein 33.70g	67%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 184mg	14%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 697mg	15%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 52.7%