Jam Bars

Chef mariajane's Note:

Anotehr fantastic recipe for the holidays - for that dessert tray!!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 36 bars

• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 ½ cups quick oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup margarine
• 1 cup jam (raspberry is really good) or 1 cup preserves (raspberry is really good)

Directions:

1. Stir together flour, oats, brown sugar and soda. Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Press 2/3 of the mixture into an ungreased 9x13 pan.
2. Spread the 1 cup of jam or preserves over top.
3. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top.
4. Bake at 375F for 25-30 minutes.
5. Cool and cut into bars.

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

These were really good and easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly as written other then I used unsalted butter instead of margarine as that is what I had on hand. I used red raspberry preserves. I cooked for 25 minutes but the sides were too hard. Next time I will cook for less time.

[katew]

Easy and so addictive ! Any jam can be used and I did plum one end and berry the other . I just love this slice.

[Chef #570804 Halifax Liz]

I can rate this right away because I use to make them at Xmas for the family - easy and so very good. Also have used mincemeat rather than jam which is very, very tasty. Good reheated with a spoonful of icecream!!!!