Raspberry Oatmeal Bars have a buttery oatmeal crust, filled with sweet raspberry jam and topped with a delicious crumbly oatmeal topping.
I used raspberry jam with seeds. Because, raspberries are supposed to have seeds. But, you could use seedless raspberry jam, or any other flavor of jam you prefer. Raspberry streusel bars are so simple to make and have a delicious streusel topping.
Raspberry Bars are one of the easiest dessert bars to make.
These raspberry crumble bars are so simple to make are are the perfect dessert for BBQ’s, picnics, and potluck gatherings.
For more great recipes for summer, be sure and try my S’more bars, Strawberry Popsicles, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Trifle Recipe and Strawberry Rhubarb Pie.
Why this recipe works
- Simple to make dessert bar!
- Made with simple ingredients, readily available in your local grocery store.
Ingredients Needed
- Butter – I always buy unsalted butter. That way I can control the salt in my recipes.
- Brown sugar – Creamed together with the butter gives you a moist and flavorful base.
- Old-fashioned rolled oats – One of the most affordable ingredients- you’ll find it in the cereal aisle.
- all-purpose flour – Helps make the oatmeal cookie base for this dessert.
Want to use homemade jam for these raspberry crumb bars? Be sure and try one of my jam recipes- Raspberry Peach Jam, Mixed Berry Jam or Raspberry Rhubarb Jam.
How to make Raspberry Bars
Step 1: Cream together the brown sugar and softened butter. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
Step 2: Add the vanilla extract, rolled oats, flour, salt, and baking powder; stir to combine. Again scraping the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
Step 3: Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Step 4: Spread the jam over the bottom layer using a large spoon or rubber spatula. (I absolutely love ThermoWorks mini spatulas for getting jam out of the jar!)
Step 5: Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the raspberry jam layer.
Step 6: Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until lightly browned and jam is bubbling. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
More Baking Recipes
- Cheesecake Recipe
- Raspberry Muffins
- Strawberry Raspberry Rhubarb Pie
- Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls
- Oatmeal Cream Cookies
- Sour Cream Coffee Cake
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Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Ingredients
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 (18-ounce) jar raspberry jam Smucker’s or your favorite brand
Instructions
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray well with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, rolled oats, flour, salt, and baking powder and stir to combine. Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula.
- Press ¾ of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Spread the jam over the bottom layer.
- Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the raspberry jam layer.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and the jam is bubbling. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Recipe Notes
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Kim Rakyta says
Love this recipe I’ve been asked many times to make them soooo delicious!!
Jessica Robinson says
Mom would be thrilled you loved it!
Vera says
So yummy and easy to make. The recipe makes a lot of bar cookies so they perfect for sharing. I love that the ingredients are simple and that they can be added directly to the butter and brown sugar mixture. Of course it is sweet, it has 2 cups of brown sugar and 1 and a half cups of butter! So decadent and delicious. I highly recommend. Thank you for sharing this recipe, Jessica.
Jessica Robinson says
Thrilled to hear you enjoyed the raspberry bars!