These homemade Raspberry Oatmeal Bars are probably one of the easiest dessert bars to make. Raspberry Bars are made with an oatmeal cookie base, store-bought or homemade raspberry jam, and oatmeal crumb topping.
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Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
These raspberry crumble bars are so simple to make are are the perfect dessert for BBQ’s, picnics, and potluck gatherings. I used Smucker’s 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 easy to make and have a delicious streusel topping.
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.
For more great desserts be sure and try Cupcakes with Raspberry Frosting, Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream, Lemon Pound Cake, and Raspberry Rhubarb Jam.
How to make Raspberry Oatmeal 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.
Other great summer baking recipes to try: Raspberry Streusel Muffins, Strawberry Raspberry Rhubarb Pie, Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls, Oatmeal Cream Sandwich Cookies, and Sour Cream Coffee Cake.
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Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars
Ingredients
Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
- 1 1/2 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 9×14-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 3/4 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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I am madly in love with any kind of “crumb” bar. I usually go blueberry but I think I’ll try raspberry soon.
Since there’s oatmeal in them they’re totally appropriate for breakfast, right?? ☺️
Love how easy it is to make these raspberry oatmeal crumble bars! They would be great for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
What a great sounding treat, this looks superb and that crumble mix is fabulous!
Oh, I can not wait to try Raspberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars. I really enjoy the fact that this recipe can be prepared quickly and easily. It’s perfect for me. Thanks for the great recipe!
Very smart and fun idea for eating your oatmeal 🙂 Lovely!
I haven’t made anything like this in so soso long, and that clearly needs to change. I love raspberry bars! So chewy and gooey. These look perfect.
I enjoy raspberry jam it is such a good option for desserts, tart and sweet, this bars look really scrumptious. I would need to try to make them soon.
These look absolutely scrumptious!! Perfect for the kid’s lunchbox! Love the step by steps too, really helpful!
I’m obsessed with raspberry jam and I love, love, love crumble bars. They look SO good! Yum yum yum
These look incredible! Pinned for later!
I love this and how easy it is. You’re right, perfect with coffee. I have an aunt who keeps sending me jars of homemade jam so I can’t wait to put them to work.
Anything with crumble of any kind on top and I am all in. So good!
This was such a great treat for afternoon tea!
I loved the crumble topping 😀
YUM! These look amazing. I love fruity cobbler type recipes so these bars sound amazing!
Oh my gosh, these bars look SO good! Love how simple they are to make, too!
Jenni,
These are right from our farm kitchen and you’ll love them! So simple to make too!
These crumble bars look so yummy! I’m definitely saving this recipe for later since I was planning on making crumble bars real soon!
Shanika,
They are definitely delish! Thanks for stopping by!
Do these need to be stored in refrigerator??
For a few days they are good on the counter. But in hotter months or for longer periods, I would suggest storing them in the fridge!
2nd try is perfect!!! Note to self and others…..Remember to add ALL of the ingredients!!!
Glad the recipe worked when you added all the ingredients! Thanks so much!
Soooo good!! My family devoured these! They were a perfect balance of sweet and tart and were amazing served warm
Eve!!
This made my day!! So happy to hear that you loved them!! And feel free to use whatever type of jam you feel like! Thanks for writing!
This looks delicious, thank you for sharing!
When cut into 8 pieces (serving size) each piece is really 802 calories???
Marjie,
I updated the recipe. You should be able to get at least 15 bars (squares) out of the 9×13-inch pan. Sometimes more, depending on how big or small you cut them. Calories have been updated. But, again- everything in moderation.
This looks so good! Can I use different kinds of jam?
You can use whatever type of jam you prefer!
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep long?
Vanessa,
They last well over a week! Refrigerate them during hot summer months in an airtight container or even a zip-style bag.
I’m wondering if this recipe could be halved and put into an 8×8 pan? Anyone tried that?
Christie,
Of course- you can certainly half the recipe and bake in an 8×8-inch baking pan. Check them around 35 minutes, not sure if they might cook quicker.
OR you can bake the entire pan and FREEZE the bars. They do well in the freezer. Cut into bars, wrap well with plastic wrap or plop in zip-style freezer bags.
These were very easy to make and my family loved them. I used strawberry and apricot jam, as that’s what I had in the house and they were really tasty! A new favorite in my home!
Ann,
Strawberry Apricot sounds delicious!! Thanks for letting me know you loved them!
We love this recipe, I cannot get away with making small batches so this is perfect. I actually use a tart plum filling from my garden. I use raspberry when I have some on hand. Thank you!
Hi Monique!
Tart plum filing sounds amazing in this recipe!! Thanks so much! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
These bars are so yummy!!!! I could eat the whole pan. I made them at harvest and they were a big hit. They are definitely going in my goodie rotation.
Shara,
Thank you so much! Thrilled to hear that you enjoyed them!