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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Raspberry Bars

    Published: May 14, 2020 · Modified: Dec 7, 2023 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

    Raspberry Bars

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    Raspberry bars in baking pan.
    Raspberry bars stacked on each other.

    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.

    Raspberry oatmeal bars stacked on each other with brown parchment paper in between.

    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.

    Raspberry bars in squares stacked on top of each other.

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    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.
    Fresh raspberries in a small handmade wooden bowl.

    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. 

    Kitchenaid mixing bowl and beater with raspberry oatmeal bars base creamed together.

    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.

    Kitchenaid mixing bowl sitting on a piece of white marble with raspberry oatmeal crumble bars base.

    Step 3: Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars bottom pressed into a baking 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!)

    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars pressed into a baking pan and spreading raspberry jam layer with a spoon.

    Step 5: Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture over the top of the raspberry jam layer.

    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars getting the final topping before baking.

    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.

    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars with crumble topping before baking.

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    raspberry bars stacked on each other, fresh raspberries around the bottom.

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    4.98 from 38 votes
    Raspberry oatmeal bars stacked on each other with brown parchment in between.
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    Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time45 minutes mins
    Cooling1 hour hr
    Total Time2 hours hrs
    These delicious Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars are so simple to make and use only a few ingredients.
    Course: Breakfast or Brunch, Desserts
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Servings: 15 people
    Calories: 428kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    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. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. 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

    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars will last for several days, even a week if stored in an airtight container. Store in a cool place or in the refrigerator during hot summer months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Judy says

      October 31, 2023 at 7:57 pm

      Can I freeze these raspberry bars

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        November 01, 2023 at 10:11 am

        Yes ma’am!! You can

        Reply
    2. Tina says

      September 29, 2023 at 5:24 pm

      Hi, I love seeing this recipe! My Nonna used to make the best Raspberry Bars. If I only use 1/2 the amount, could a 9x9x3 pan work? Thank you for any advice!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        September 30, 2023 at 7:09 pm

        Tina,
        You can certainly try and make half of the recipe in a smaller pan. We have found the best luck sticking with how it is written and should there be leftovers, freezing them.

        Reply
    3. Lisa says

      July 02, 2023 at 8:19 am

      I made these raspberry bars,, shared them with friends and family and now I can’t hand out the recipe fast enough! These are my new addiction 💕

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        July 09, 2023 at 10:14 am

        So happy to hear you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. Chris says

      May 15, 2023 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      These are so amazing. Do I need to store in the Refrigerator after they have cooled?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        May 18, 2023 at 3:38 pm

        So happy to hear you enjoyed them so much!! As long as it’s not terribly hot and muggy outside, you can leave them in a sealed container or zip-style baggie on the kitchen counter for a few days.

        Reply
    5. Jeannette Shields says

      April 23, 2023 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      These are very very good! I am so glad to have found this recipe! I used King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten free flour and Bob’s Red Mill gluten free quick oatmeal and Smucker’s sugar free raspberry preserves. The only addition would make is to add chopped pecans or walnuts, but not because they aren’t good; it’s only a personal choice. Thank you again.

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        May 03, 2023 at 3:26 pm

        Thanks so much Jeannette.
        Chopped nuts to the crumb topping would be a great addition!! Glad you were able to make them gluten free to suit your needs.

        Reply
    6. BARBARA BURKHAM says

      April 17, 2023 at 10:12 am

      this looks like a great recipe. Can I mix strawberry and raspberry jam to make the

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        May 03, 2023 at 3:25 pm

        You are welcome to use any type of jam you prefer.

        Reply
    7. Jamie says

      February 05, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      Tried this today — I tripled the recipe because I was that confident about how yummy they would be, and they didn’t disappoint. However, just a technical note, when you triple the recipe with your slider, the “3 sticks” unsalted butter doesn’t change — so that’s what I almost used (half of the amount actually needed.) Might want to delete the “3 sticks” part so as not to confuse someone who isn’t being very careful.

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        February 15, 2023 at 3:12 pm

        Jamie,
        Glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and made a big batch.

        Most people only make one pan at a time and use the recipe as written. We like to write recipes as you would for a cookbook, giving you a cup amount and the sticks. If you notice, the recipe reads butter in cups and “3 sticks” is in parenthesis. When you make a double or triple batch with this particular recipe, it’s easy enough to calculate without the slider and use (in your case) 9 sticks of softened butter. The slider also adjusts the cups for butter. Adding “sticks” helps people when measuring butter.

        Reply
    8. Karen says

      November 30, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      If I double this recipe, will it fit into a half sheet pan, or do I need to change to 1 1/2 times then ingredients? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        December 04, 2022 at 3:54 pm

        You’d want to 1 1/2 the recipe, not quite double. And we recommend a high side half sheet pan (Look on Amazon for it, it’s made by Nordic ware)

        Reply
    9. Karen says

      November 30, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      If I double this recipe, will a half sheet pan work?

      Reply
    10. Seanna Borrows says

      November 22, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      The very best tasting raspberry bars. So delish!

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        November 23, 2022 at 8:39 am

        Thank you so very much!

        Reply
        • Sherri says

          October 26, 2023 at 11:21 am

          How could I incorporate fresh raspberries to the recipe?

          Reply
          • Jessica Robinson says

            October 26, 2023 at 12:00 pm

            You can add fresh raspberries to the jam/preserves. OR I’ve seen people make a filling with fresh or frozen raspberries, rather than using jam. You’d add your raspberries to a small saucepan with a few inches of water (so they don’t burn) and thicken with cornstarch slurry. Cool before adding to your raspberry bars.

            Reply
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