Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
An easy dessert bar made with fresh raspberries and jam
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup sugar or other granulated sweetener
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter divided
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3/4 cup raspberry preserves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to the middle position, and preheat the oven to 350℉.
- Line an- 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, folding it so it covers the bottom of the pan and hangs over two opposite edges.
- Place the almond flour, white sugar, cornstarch, and salt in the food processor. Cut 6 tablespoons of the cold butter into 1/2-inch pieces and sprinkle over the dry ingredients. Pulse 25 times or until the dough resembles wet sand.
- Pour the almond flour-butter mixture into the prepared pan, and using fingers or a spatula, press it in firmly into an even layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Remove the crust from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Make sure it's firm and set.
- While the crust is baking. combine the preserves, lemon juice and fresh raspberries in a small bowl. Mash gently with a fork to break up some of the berries, but leave some whole. Set this aside.
- Combine the brown sugar, pecans, oats, and remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the food processor. Pulse about 30 times or until the mixture forms clumps.
- When the crust has cooled and is set, carefully spoon the raspberry filling onto the crust. Use a spatula to gently spread the filling over the warm crust. Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the top and gently pat it but don't press it in.
- Return pan to the oven and bake for another 22 to 25 minutes, until filling is bubbling and topping is a deep brown color.
- Cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Remove from the baking pan by lifting overhanging foil. Using a chef's knife, cut into 12 squares.
Notes
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The bars will soften over time.
Serve warm or cold, as is, or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 59mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 296IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
If you print this recipe, you can scan the QR code below to see updates and tips or leave a comment.
