barsdessertraspberriesrecipes October 1, 2012

Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

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INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 8 inch square pan, and line with greased foil.
2. Combine brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. Rub in the butter using your hands or a pastry blender to form a crumbly mixture. Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the jam to within 1/4 inch of the edge. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top, and lightly press it into the jam.
3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

NOTE:  I substituted my Raspberry Sauce for the seedless raspberry jam – so much more flavorful!  Make the sauce first so it has time to set up and cool.

Raspberry Sauce

1 pkg frozen raspberries

2 T sugar
2 T cornstarch
¼ cup cold water

Mix raspberries with sugar in saucepan and heat to a boil, stirring constantly.  Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to raspberries.  Cook until thickened, stirring frequently.

Modified from:  http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?RecipeID=11314&origin=detail&&Servings=9