Lisa's Jean Bars
Elevate your dessert game with Lisa's Jean Bars, a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the comforting taste of buttery oat crumble with the fruity sweetness of your favorite jam or preserves. These versatile bars feature a rich, crumbly dough made with brown sugar, quick oats, and a hint of baking soda for the perfect texture. The centerpiece is a luscious layer of jam—be it classic strawberry, tangy raspberry, or your personal favorite—that seeps into the dough as it bakes, creating a harmonious blend of flavors in every bite. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for casual gatherings, lunchbox treats, or a cozy snack with coffee. Plus, with a yield of 16 servings, they’re ideal for sharing—or savoring all to yourself!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 cups quick oats
- 1.5 cups jam or preserves (any flavor, such as raspberry or strawberry)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until combined.
Step 5
Stir in the quick oats with a spatula or spoon until the mixture forms a crumbly dough.
Step 6
Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, ensuring the bottom is fully covered.
Step 7
Spread the jam or preserves evenly over the dough layer, leaving a small margin around the edges.
Step 8
Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the jam layer, allowing some of the jam to peek through.
Step 9
Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1681.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4469.0 |
| Total Fat 106.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 58.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 248mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2876.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 857.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 477.1g | |
| Protein 45.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 680.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 45.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1206.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories